Archive · 14 Sep 2025
US, China Discuss Trade, TikTok, and Tariffs in Madrid
The US and China met in Spain to discuss trade issues.
They talked about tariffs, the app TikTok, and restrictions on resources like rare-earth minerals.
The US wants China to lower tariffs.
The main topics are tariffs, the future of TikTok, and US pressure on allies regarding Russian oil.
China is dealing with a decline in exports to the US, but trade to other regions is increasing.
A meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping is possible next month.
US and Chinese officials met in Madrid to discuss trade and other issues.
Talks addressed trade tensions and the future of TikTok.
The US is pressuring allies to impose tariffs on China for buying Russian oil.
US tariffs on Chinese goods remain at 55%.
Trump and Xi Jinping may meet next month.
- Who
- US and Chinese officials
- What
- Discussed trade tensions, TikTok’s future, tariffs on Russian oil, and chip disputes.
- When
- Talks held on Sunday
- Where
- Madrid, Spain
- Why
- Address trade disputes, TikTok's future, and US requests.
United States
China
Trade Concessions
United States
Wants China to make substantial concessions.
China
Seeks substantial concessions from the US.
Tariffs on Russian Oil
United States
Urges allies to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
China
No stated position in the article.
- Participants
- Scott Bessent, Jamieson Greer, He Lifeng, Li Chenggang
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Date
- Talks held on Sunday
- Topics
- Trade, TikTok, tariffs, rare-earth minerals, chips, and Russian oil
- US Tariff on China
- 55% (maintained)
- Possible Next Meeting
- Trump-Xi meeting at APEC summit in Seoul
Sources
USTR Greer to attend talks with Chinese officials in Madrid on trade, TikTok
China starts probes targeting US Semiconductor sector
China launches chip trade probes as new US-China talks begin in Madrid
US, China hold trade talks in Madrid amid tech disputes and TikTok deadline
US, Chinese officials hold talks in Spain on trade irritants, TikTok deadline
