The United States and China began high-level trade negotiations on the 10th (local time) in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a report by China's state-run Xinhua News Agency.
China Central Television also reported that the U.S.-China trade talks had started, noting that this meeting was held "at the request of the United States."
According to reports, the delegation led by U.S. Treasury Minister Scott Bansen and China State Council Vice Premier He Lifeng started the talks at 10 a.m. that day.
Reuters quoted sources familiar with the situation as saying that the talks were ongoing.
The two countries effectively severed trade relations amid a "tariff war" since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. It marks the first time the two nations have faced each other to discuss current issues since the president's declaration of a "tariff bomb."
Since President Trump's inauguration, the U.S. has imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese imports, while China retaliated with tariffs of up to 125% on U.S. imports, leading both countries into a "chicken game."
There are expectations that this meeting could be the first step toward easing tensions and laying the groundwork for future negotiations.
However, some analysts suggest that, given the ongoing differences in positions between the two countries, this high-level meeting may turn out to be merely exploratory.