China, US trade delegations kick off fourth round of talks in Madrid
Amid continued trade tensions, top teams from world’s two largest economies are meeting in Madrid in their latest effort to reach a deal
The delegations arrived at the Spanish foreign ministry in central Madrid on Sunday afternoon local time, just hours after the Chinese team touched down in the capital.
A dozen journalists from Chinese and European outlets, including Spain’s public broadcaster TVE, had gathered outside the ministry building in the heart of the tourist area. They drew curious glances from passers-by and locals at nearby cafe terraces.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in the south of the country attending a gathering of his Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party.
This is the fourth time He and Bessent are meeting face to face in Europe, as both sides strive to sort out mounting trade disagreements since US President Donald Trump renewed his tariff war in April.