(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump’s top trade advisers are set to negotiate with Chinese officials in London on Monday in the latest attempt to reach a deal and ease the friction with China.
Tensions over tariffs and supply chain disruptions were high heading into the meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and their Chinese counterparts.
The talks are expected to last at least a day, the Associated Press reported.
Last week, Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke via phone. Trump said on social media the call reached a "very positive conclusion" and teased Monday's talks: "Our respective teams will be meeting shortly at a location to be determined."
Both sides have accused each other of breaki