Geopolitics · Sunday, 20 September 2026
Top US and Chinese trade officials meet in New York ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in New York on 20 September, the final scheduled session before Trump hosts Xi Jinping at the White House on 24 September. The US Trade Representative's office said the talks will cover trade, rare earths and artificial intelligence, and will check on implementation of earlier commitments.