U.S.-China Trade Talks Stalling, May Require Direct Intervention from Trump and Xi
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Pizzent stated on Thursday that trade negotiations between the United States and China are currently “a bit stalled,” suggesting that a final agreement will likely require direct involvement from President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“I believe at some point we’ll have a phone call between the two presidents,” Pizzent said, indicating that the complexity and significance of the discussions have reached a stage where high-level engagement is essential.
“Given the importance and the wide-ranging nature of the talks… it requires direct intervention from both leaders,” he added. “The relationship between them is strong, and I’m confident the Chinese will return to the negotiating table once President Trump makes his position clear.”
The remarks come amid renewed efforts to revive stalled trade talks that have been marked by ongoing disagreements over tariffs, market access, and technology transfer policies. While lower-level officials have held several rounds of discussions, progress has been limited, raising concerns about the future of one of the world’s most critical economic relationships.
Observers now await signs of a possible presidential-level engagement that could help unlock the impasse and bring momentum back to the negotiating process.
