‘A Total Reset’: President Trump Shares Major Update On US-China Trade Negotiations

Former President Trump has spoken out again about the ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. In a recent update, he hinted at significant changes ahead, calling the moment “a total reset.”

Despite ongoing criticism from political opponents and global commentators who argue that his aggressive tariff policies have strained the economy and disrupted international trade, former President Donald Trump has continued to defend his tough stance on China. He has consistently maintained that the tariffs are a necessary tool to correct what he views as decades of unfair trade practices that have hurt American industries and workers.

Over the weekend, U.S. and Chinese officials held a lengthy meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at breaking the current deadlock in trade negotiations. The U.S. delegation, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, sat down with Chinese representatives headed by Vice Premier He Lifeng. The talks, which lasted more than 10 hours, reportedly covered a wide range of trade-related issues. While there was no immediate announcement of a breakthrough, Trump struck an optimistic tone afterward. Posting on Truth Social, he said that “great progress” had been made and that the discussions represented “a total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner.”

Though specific details of the negotiations remain scarce, Trump’s statement suggests a potential shift in the tone and direction of U.S.-China trade relations. The weekend discussions are expected to continue into Sunday, reflecting the complexity and stakes of the ongoing economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies.

This most recent phase of trade talks comes after a series of significant tariff escalations. Earlier this year, the Trump administration introduced a new wave of tariffs, including a sweeping 145% duty on Chinese imports. In response, China temporarily lowered tariffs on several other nations but soon raised its tariffs on American goods to 125%, escalating the trade battle that has been unfolding for years.

During a separate press briefing at the White House on Thursday, Trump remarked that China “very much” wanted to reach a trade deal, though he declined to offer many specifics about what such a deal might include. His comments were soon echoed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who expressed support for Trump’s hardline strategy. Appearing on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Lutnick explained that while the president is open to de-escalating tensions, he is unwilling to accept a trillion-dollar trade deficit with China.

Lutnick emphasized that the administration’s broader goal is to fix imbalances in trade not only with China but globally. He argued that by renegotiating trade deals and cutting the deficit, the U.S. economy could experience sustained growth. “I think the president can grow our GDP 3 percent,” Lutnick said. “He’s got it dead right, and he’s doing everything he’s supposed to be doing.”

As talks resume, the world will be watching to see whether this so-called “total reset” can lead to a meaningful agreement or whether both nations will remain entrenched in a costly trade war.

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