US-China Trade Negotiations Resume in Malaysia Ahead of Critical Leaders' Summit

Oct 25, 2025 02:11 pm CST

China and the United States have initiated a new round of trade talks in Malaysia, as both economic powerhouses seek to mitigate their ongoing tariff dispute before their leaders meet at the APEC summit in South Korea. The high-stakes negotiations, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, come amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals and shipping fees, with both sides hoping to reach a resolution to their damaging economic conflict.