Trump Administration Seeks Refined Trade Strategy with China
Top US officials aim to take a more nuanced approach in negotiations with China, focusing on targeted trade agreements rather than sweeping deals.
Trump administration officials are seeking a more managed approach to trade relations with China, pivoting away from the combative stance of the past and instead pursuing targeted trade agreements on specific issues, according to people familiar with the matter.
The shift reflects a recognition within the White House that the US-China trade war has yielded limited results, and that a more nuanced strategy could be more effective in addressing long-standing grievances with Beijing. Instead of pursuing a grand, all-encompassing trade deal, the administration is now focused on securing smaller, incremental agreements on issues like intellectual property protection and market access.
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Recent talks between US and Chinese officials in Paris reflect this shift. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with their Chinese counterparts on Sunday and Monday, with the aim of laying the groundwork for future, more targeted negotiations.
Source: The New York Times
