GENEVA — President Donald Trump said ''great progress'' was being made in ongoing U.S.-China talks over tariffs menacing the global economy, and even suggested a ''total reset" was on the table as tariff negotiations are set to continue Sunday in Switzerland.
No major breakthrough was announced in discussions that lasted over 10 hours between U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and a delegation led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Still, Trump struck an upbeat tone.
''A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to. A total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner,'' the president wrote on his Truth Social platform. ''We want to see, for the good of both China and the U.S., an opening up of China to American business. GREAT PROGRESS MADE!!!''
He gave no further details, and officials at the White House also offered little information during and after the opening day of discussions.
Trump's post followed an official telling The Associated Press that talks would continue Sunday. The official requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions, which could help stabilize world markets roiled by the U.S.-China standoff. They've been shrouded in secrecy, and neither side made comments to reporters as they left.
In an editorial late Saturday, China's official Xinhua News Agency said the talks had come about ''at the request of the U.S. side'' — noting an earlier point of contention — and said China agreed to them ''after taking full account of global expectations, national interests and appeals from U.S. businesses and consumers.''
''Whether the road ahead involves negotiation or confrontation, one thing is clear: China's determination to safeguard its development interests is unshakable, and its stance on maintaining the global economic and trade order remains unwavering,'' Xinhua said.
''Talks should never be a pretext for continued coercion or extortion, and China will firmly reject any proposal that compromises core principles or undermines the broader cause of global equity,'' it added.