In a significant development toward resolving ongoing trade tensions, United States President Donald Trump announced that a high-level U.S. delegation will meet with Chinese representatives in London on June 9, 2025, to discuss a potential trade agreement.
“I am pleased to announce that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, will be meeting in London on Monday, June 9, 2025, with Representatives of China, with reference to the Trade Deal,” Trump stated. “The meeting should go very well.”
This announcement follows a recent call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the two leaders discussed key issues including trade and critical mineral supplies. While China warned the U.S. against further aggressive trade moves and actions related to Taiwan, Trump described the dialogue as “very positive” and confirmed that lower-level negotiations would continue.
Trump also made headlines on Friday by sharing plans to construct a new ballroom at the White House, emphasizing his personal experience in building projects. “These are the ‘fun’ projects I do while thinking about the world economy, the United States, China, Russia, and lots of other countries,” he remarked.
The meeting on June 9 comes amid renewed friction over rare earth minerals and supply chain vulnerabilities, which have become flashpoints in the U.S.-China trade standoff.
More updates on the outcome of the London meeting are expected in the coming days.
