U.S. Negotiators to Head to China Monday for Trade Talks

The transcript discusses upcoming trade talks between the US and China, set to take place in Shanghai instead of Beijing. The meeting is expected to be brief, focusing on surveying outstanding issues and setting the stage for more serious negotiations. This follows directives from Trump and Xi Jinping to restart talks after a breakdown in May. Recent US actions, such as moves on Huawei and meetings with tech executives, indicate a push to resume discussions. China is anticipated to make agricultural purchases as a goodwill gesture, despite lingering mistrust from previous negotiations.

What is the significance of the meeting taking place in Shanghai instead of Beijing?

What are the main topics expected to be discussed during the trade talks?

What role do the leaders of the US and China play in the negotiations?

What gestures of goodwill are anticipated from China during the upcoming talks?

How did the relationship between the US and China change after the breakdown in May?