US-China Board of Trade holds first meeting days before Trump-Xi summit

The inaugural US-China Board of Trade meeting took place on Friday, setting the stage for a significant Trump-Xi summit in Shenzhen. The US Trade Representative and the Treasury Department co-hosted the event with Chinese counterparts, signaling a commitment to ongoing economic dialogue. This meeting underscores the importance of bilateral trade relations as both leaders prepare to discuss economic and trade policies that could shape global markets and influence international trade dynamics. The timing suggests a push for constructive engagement ahead of high-level talks.