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The White House underscores the importance of this summit, viewing it as a pivotal opportunity to shape future trade and diplomatic relations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted that the preparatory groundwork for a potential trade truce with China has been laid, with the framework now awaiting Xi Jinping's decision. While no formal agreement has been reached, discussions have centered around several key issues:
A potential tariffs trade agreement
Substantial Chinese purchases of U.S. agriculture, including soybeans
Rare earth mineral trade policies
Cooperation to combat the flow of fentanyl into the United States
Possibility of transferring TikTok's ownership to U.S. control