Deputy Minister of Finance, USA Scott Bessent, Minister of Trade Howard Lutnick and a representative of the United States for Trade, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, will meet in London with the Chinese side on June 10. President Donald Trump pointed out that the talks were to apply to trade agreements between the two countries and expressed optimism towards their course.
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China man to talk to the USA
He Lifeng is a Chinese economist and politician who has been the deputy prime minister of China since March 2023. He is a close associate of President XI Jinping and plays a key role in shaping the country's economic policy.
In the years 2017–2023 he was the chairman of the National Commission for Development and Reform (NDRC), the Main Economic Planning Authority in China. In this role he supervised key infrastructure projects and industrial policies.
As a deputy prime minister, He Lifeng is responsible for macroeconomic policy, public finances, foreign trade and real estate sector. In recent months he has conducted commercial negotiations with the United States, seeking to alleviate tariff tensions and establish dispute solving mechanisms.
Continuation of US-China talks
Talks in London are a continuation of the debate that took place in Geneva on May 10-11. At that time, He Lifeng led the Chinese delegation, acting as a deputy prime minister responsible for economic policy since 2023. This time, however, Beijing did not reveal who would accompany the deputy prime minister on a journey to British earth.
Talks in London are the result Thursday telephone consultation between President Donald Trump and the chairman of the People's Republic of China XI Jinping. According to the relationship, the conversation was focused on commercial issues that are the subject of tensions between the two countries.
The American president previously showed frustration towards Beijing, accusing China that they did not follow the provisions of the temporary “truce” in the trade war negotiated in Geneva.
During the telephone conversation XI Jinping tried to tone the mood, emphasizing Beijing's commitment to compliance with contracts.
