U.S.-China Trade Truce Extends Two Months as Xi Visits United States

The United States and China have extended their trade truce by two months, delaying the tariff negotiation deadline to Jan. 10 as President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in the United States.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension as Xi began a state visit, his first to the United States in 11 years. Trump personally greeted Xi and his wife on the tarmac at Andrews Joint Base, departing from the usual protocol for visiting foreign leaders.

The agreement preserves the lower-tariff framework reached during the previous pause but does not resolve the broader dispute. Washington is seeking Chinese commitments to buy more U.S. agricultural products and commercial aircraft, along with a channel for communication on artificial intelligence.

The two governments remain divided over tariffs, technology competition and sensitive military supply chains. For crypto markets, the extension postpones another tariff deadline while leaving the larger trade relationship unsettled. The next stated milestone is Jan. 10, when the delayed negotiations are due to come into focus.