U.S. and China maintain trade talks with focus on commitments and concerns

U.S. and Chinese officials held a video call on November 6 to continue their trade discussions, according to EconoTimes. The call included Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

The U.S. Trade Representative's office said Greer emphasized China's earlier commitments related to agricultural purchases and supplies of rare earths and critical minerals. The administration aims for a balanced trade relationship benefiting U.S. farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and workers.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury noted that Bessent expressed concerns about recent Chinese actions and said Washington would assess China's implementation of the Busan arrangement, though details were not specified.

Chinese officials raised objections to U.S. economic and trade restrictions, according to Xinhua. The two sides reviewed outcomes from previous consultations and agreed to continue using their mechanism for cooperation and addressing differences.