US Senator Steve Daines Meets Chinese Leaders to Address Trade and Fentanyl Issues
Senator Daines, the first US politician to visit China since Trump's return, emphasizes dialogue as Beijing seeks foreign investment and economic stability.
- Senator Steve Daines met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Vice Premier He Lifeng, marking the first high-level US-China political engagement since January 2025.
- Key discussions included trade tariffs, the US-China trade deficit, and the export of fentanyl precursors linked to the US opioid crisis.
- China reiterated its opposition to the politicization of trade issues and expressed willingness for candid dialogue with the United States.
- Daines was accompanied by senior executives from major US companies, reflecting the intertwined economic interests of the two nations.
- Chinese leaders used the China Development Forum to emphasize market openness and attract foreign investment amidst rising economic challenges.
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