Scott Bessent and He Lifeng Reportedly Set to Meet in Mid-March Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 03 2026
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Source: aastocks
US-China Trade Negotiations: US and Chinese negotiators are set to meet in mid-March, indicating that the planned summit between President Trump and President Xi is still on track despite geopolitical tensions.
Key Meeting Details: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet in Paris to discuss potential business deals ahead of the leaders' summit.
Discussion Topics: Potential topics for discussion include China's purchase of Boeing aircraft, commitments to buy US soybeans, and the US fentanyl tariffs recently overturned by the Supreme Court.
Trump's Visit to China: President Trump is scheduled to visit China from March 31 to April 2, but the itinerary has not yet been confirmed by China.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





