September 24, 2026
US-China trade truce extended to January 10 live: negotiations continue in Washington
What we know
- The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, confirmed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- The extension coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US, his first in over a decade.
- Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, described the extension as 'absolutely necessary.'
- There remains uncertainty about the full scope of the trade agreement.
- The extension occurs amid ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
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US-China Trade Truce Extended Ahead of Xi's State Visit
The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced. This extension coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in the US for his first state visit in over a decade. The move aims to maintain stability in bilateral trade relations amid ongoing negotiations, sources confirmed.
US-China Trade Truce Extended Until January 10
The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed. Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, described the extension as "absolutely necessary," though he noted ongoing uncertainty about the agreement's full scope. The extension comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
What we’ll be tracking
Why it matters
Extending the trade truce helps maintain stability in US-China trade relations during ongoing negotiations.
The extension coincides with President Xi Jinping's first US state visit in over a decade, highlighting its diplomatic significance.
Despite the extension, uncertainty remains about the full scope of the trade agreement, reflecting ongoing challenges.