US and China Hold Critical Trade Talks in Switzerland Amid Rising Tensions
US and Chinese officials have convened in Switzerland for high-stakes trade negotiations, as confirmed by Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. The meeting marks a pivotal moment in the escalating geopolitical standoff between the two economic powerhouses, which has seen reciprocal tariff hikes and threats of a full-blown trade war.
The talks follow Washington’s implementation of its ’Liberation Day’ tariff plan and recent US-UK trade agreements, which had briefly buoyed market optimism. Observers now watch for potential Ripple effects across global markets, including cryptocurrency, where macroeconomic tensions often drive volatility.