The United States and China begin tariff-related talks in Washington, D.C., ahead of a planned summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, according to reports.
The talks come as both sides seek progress on trade issues that have previously shaped US–China relations, particularly around tariffs. Multiple outlets frame the meeting as a preparatory step before the Xi–Trump summit, signaling that tariff policy remains central to the agenda.
While details of the negotiating positions and specific tariff items are not described in the provided excerpts, the coverage is aligned on the timing and purpose: the US and China hold discussions in Washington immediately before the summit visit. The emphasis across reports is on the lead-up process—using the tariff talks to set conditions for the higher-level engagement between the two leaders.
