US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised the latest round of high-level trade talks between the United States and China, describing the discussions as a “total reset” in relations following weeks of escalating tariffs and rising economic tensions.
Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump said the meeting, held in Switzerland, was conducted in a “friendly, but constructive” atmosphere and marked significant progress toward easing trade frictions between the world’s two largest economies.
“A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to,” Trump wrote. “We want to see, for the good of both China and the US, an opening up of China to American business. Great progress made.”
The talks come after a series of tit-for-tat tariff measures that have disrupted global markets and threatened to derail economic recovery in multiple sectors. While no concrete agreements or breakthroughs were officially announced, officials confirmed that negotiations will continue on Sunday.
Saturday’s talks in Geneva brought together senior trade representatives from both Washington and Beijing, marking the most direct engagement between the two sides since tensions reignited earlier this year over technology access, agricultural trade, and intellectual property protections.
Although specific details of the discussion were not disclosed, sources familiar with the matter said topics included tariff reductions, improved market access for US firms, and mechanisms to resolve trade disputes more effectively.
The meeting follows mounting pressure on both administrations to ease the standoff, which has already impacted supply chains and led to increased costs for businesses and consumers globally.
While Beijing has not yet issued an official statement on Saturday’s developments, observers say the positive tone from the White House may indicate a shift toward a more conciliatory approach ahead of potential high-level diplomatic exchanges later this year.
The international community has been closely watching the Geneva talks, with economists warning that prolonged trade tensions could further strain the global economy amid existing geopolitical uncertainties.
The next round of discussions is expected to further address areas of disagreement and may lay the groundwork for a possible future summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Negotiations are set to resume Sunday, with both sides aiming to build on Saturday’s momentum and explore ways to de-escalate the ongoing trade conflict.
