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Live Q&A: Unpacking the US-China 'Done' Trade Deal
Clara Ferreira Marques
Mackenzie Hawkins
For months US President Donald Trump pushed tariffs and trade restrictions on China to unprecedented levels, part of a strategy to force Xi Jinping into talks which were expected to help cut the trade deficit and boost American manufacturing. While the more upbeat tone that's emerged from the London talks has reassured some investors, it remains unclear if the latest round of negotiations brought the two sides closer to an ultimate understanding on trade — or if it just amounted to more talk. Bloomberg's Daniel Ten Kate, Clara Ferreira Marques, James Mayger and Mackenzie Hawkins unpack the latest round of high-stakes trade talks between the US and China, exploring why Beijing may still have the upper hand and how far any decoupling of the two economies will go. Join the Live Q&A on June 13, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. HKT / 7 a.m. IST / 9:30 p.m. ET (June 12, 2025). Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have the exclusive opportunity to ask our team live questions. This conversation will be recorded and be made available to listen and share.