U.S. Officials Prepare for Xi Jinping's Visit in Video Call with Chinese Vice Premier

Axios · July 30, 2026Original source ↗

What happened

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a video call with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss preparations for President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit in September. The conversation focused on trade commitments and mechanisms for improving economic relations between the U.S. and China.

Why it matters

The discussions may influence future trade agreements affecting economic relations between the U.S. and China.

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How does this story affect you if you rent your home?

Changes in U.S.-China trade relations could affect the overall economy, potentially influencing rental prices and job stability in your area.

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Trade agreements discussed during the call may lead to new opportunities or challenges for small businesses that rely on imports or exports with China.

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Developments in U.S.-China trade relations could impact market stability and investment opportunities, affecting the value of savings and investments.

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