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While both sides agreed to a 90-day ceasefire earlier this month, progress toward a long-term agreement remains stalled. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant admitted that talks are "a bit stalled," emphasizing the need for direct communication between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for any meaningful breakthrough. This stalemate, coupled with a court blocking President Trump's attempt to impose new global tariffs—including those on Chinese goods—puts current negotiations in limbo.