Trade Talks

China-US rela

2026-09-26 07:59:31

China and the U.S. reach eight-point consensus, agree to launch AI dialogue

China and the United States have reached an eight-point consensus after the two heads of state exchanged views on building a constructive and strategically stable bilateral relationship, as well as on major international and regional issues, according to Xinhua and cited by BlockBeats on Sept. 26. The consensus covers the framework of bilateral ties, mutual support for hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Iran’s commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, and recognition of the role played by bilateral trade talks. It also includes progress in counternarcotics cooperation, with recent joint cases involving new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals leading to the arrest of dozens of suspects in both countries. On technology, the two sides agreed to establish a China-U.S. artificial intelligence dialogue to exchange views on AI risks and benefits, with the next round set for November this year, and to create a communication channel for AI-related incidents. Separately, the U.S. side welcomed the arrival of a pair of giant pandas loaned by China to Zoo Atlanta.

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China-US rela

2026-09-26 07:54:48

China and the U.S. agree to launch an AI dialogue channel as part of eight-point consensus

According to ChainCatcher, China and the United States reached an eight-point consensus during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the U.S. The two sides agreed to build a strategic and stable relationship based on respect, fairness, and equality, and said they support each other in hosting APEC and G20 meetings. The two heads of state also agreed that Iran should honor its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. In addition, both sides acknowledged the positive role of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism and reached a reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement worth $30 billion. The two countries also agreed to establish a dialogue and communication channel on artificial intelligence. The update was reported by ChainCatcher as a brief newsflash.

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Scott Bessent

2026-09-21 05:50:08

Bessent and He Lifeng hold 8-hour New York talks as U.S. proposes AI incident reporting channel

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met for about eight hours at JPMorgan’s headquarters in New York on Sept. 20 Eastern Time, with trade and artificial intelligence at the center of the discussions. According to CBS, Bessent told reporters after the meeting that the two sides had a "very successful" exchange and agreed to meet again. The talks came ahead of a planned Sept. 24 White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bessent said Washington proposed a "U.S.-China AI dialogue" that would include a reporting mechanism for serious AI incidents, including those reaching the level of national security. He said greater transparency between the world’s two largest AI powers was important. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said export controls on advanced AI chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment would not be part of that proposed framework. On trade, Bessent said a newly launched trade committee was working to identify non-sensitive goods for more balanced trade, including consumer goods, low-tech products, energy products, agricultural goods, and possibly medical devices. Xinhua described the exchange as candid, in-depth, and constructive, while Bloomberg cited Chinese chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang as saying the atmosphere was good and working-level talks would continue on Sept. 21.

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United States

2026-09-15 20:51:44

US said to press Mexico to accept new AI hardware export rules

According to ChainCatcher, citing people familiar with the matter, the US government is pressing Mexican officials to accept new rules for exports of artificial intelligence hardware. Trade officials from the two countries are expected to hold a new round of talks in Washington as early as next week. The discussions are also expected to cover the possibility of lowering US tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles. The report did not provide further details on the proposed export rules or the scope of any tariff changes.

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Policy Regula

2026-08-27 07:58:49

Canada to impose matching retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. after trade talks collapse

Trade tensions between Canada and the United States have escalated after bilateral talks broke down, with anti-U.S. sentiment in Canada rising alongside a renewed push to boycott American goods. According to ChainCatcher, the United States has imposed a 50% tariff on C$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and Canada has announced matching retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products starting Sept. 8. Survey data cited in the report points to a broader consumer response as well: 52% of Canadians said they may avoid buying U.S. cars, 60% said they would not buy American alcohol, and more than 70% said they would not purchase U.S. eggs and dairy products. The figures suggest that the trade dispute is spilling beyond policy into household buying decisions.

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Canada

2026-08-23 19:40:42

Canada says trade talks with the U.S. broke down on Aug. 22 night

Canada’s ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, said trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. broke down on the night of Aug. 22 over multiple issues. Wiseman said the written text of a potential agreement did not match what the Canadian side believed had been agreed, and that the failure was not caused by any single issue. The collapse of the talks has triggered a new round of tariff measures and could escalate the trade dispute between the two countries. ChainCatcher reported the comments in a brief news update.

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Mexico

2026-08-22 10:20:51

Mexico Seeks Trade Terms No Worse Than Canada’s After US Shifts to Bilateral Talks

Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said the country expects trade terms with the United States that are no worse than those granted to Canada, after Washington decided not to renew the current USMCA framework and moved to bilateral negotiations. The trilateral pact, which was set to take effect in 2020 and covered about $2 trillion in trade, has been split into two separate bilateral tracks. The U.S. decision on July 1, 2026 also changed the balance of leverage, leaving Mexico and Canada unable to form a joint front against U.S. proposals.

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Canada

2026-08-22 03:57:27

Canada Halts Trade Talks With the U.S., Plans Matching Tariff Response

Canadian Prime Minister Carney said trade talks with the United States have been suspended, according to ChainCatcher. He also said the U.S. plans to impose a 50% tariff increase on Canada. In response, Canada will take countermeasures at the same rate. Carney said the move is intended to protect Canadian workers and businesses. The statement points to a fresh escalation in trade friction between the two countries, with Ottawa framing its response as a direct and proportional reaction to Washington’s planned tariff action.

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