US-China trade talks 'stable' despite mutual accusations

3/16/2026, 9:21:00 AM en source ↗
Strait of Hormuz CrisisUS-China Relations

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US and Chinese officials described their trade talks as "stable" following a summit in Paris, even as the two sides traded accusations over the Strait of Hormuz and alleged forced labor practices in China. Despite the sharp disagreements, both delegations appeared to find enough common ground to keep negotiations on track. The meeting signals a cautious but continued diplomatic engagement between the world's two largest economies.

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Despite arguments over the Strait of Hormuz and claims of widespread forced labor in China, the two sides appeared to find common ground during a Paris summit.

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