US, China hail substantial progress' made in tariff talks in Geneva
Briefly

The recent trade talks between the US and China, conducted in Switzerland, have been hailed by officials from both nations as substantially productive. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced progress while Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed that the differences were not significant. President Trump described the atmosphere of the negotiations as friendly and constructive, referring to the discussions as a total reset. Chinese officials also acknowledged the importance of these talks for resolving ongoing trade tensions. A joint statement on the outcomes was anticipated to be released shortly thereafter.
"I'm happy to report that we've made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks," said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer noted, "the differences between the sides were not so large as maybe thought," highlighting the productive atmosphere of the talks.
The talks were described as a "total reset" by Trump, emphasizing the friendly yet constructive approach taken during discussions.
Chinese state news agency Xinhua referred to the negotiations as an "important step" in promoting the resolution of trade tensions.
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