{
  "id": 5493933,
  "title": "Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/trade-chief-greer-optimistic-the-us-and-china-can-stabilise-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366318/trade-chief-greer-optimistic-us-and-china-can-stabilise-ties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed optimism about stabilizing the relationship between the United States and China, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to the United States. Greer stated that both nations were seeking stability in their relationship, aligning with the Chinese preference for stability. He confirmed that announcements regarding the US-China Board of Trade and measures to boost US agricultural sales to China would likely emerge from the upcoming summit between Xi and US President Donald Trump. Greer also mentioned that discussions on the Board of Investment were progressing slowly. The Board of Trade, established in May, aims to manage business ties between the two largest economies by identifying non-sensitive sectors and products eligible for tariff reductions, capped at US$30 billion for each side. Products like toys, games, and fireworks could be shielded from potential trade measures, ensuring a balanced trade relationship. Agricultural trade, previously discussed, is expected to expand under a bilateral trade truce agreed upon in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025, which may be extended. Greer emphasized that the focus is on managing the relationship rather than negotiating a comprehensive trade agreement.",
  "summary": "US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said both Washington and Beijing were seeking stability in their relationship and that he remained optimistic about ties ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States later this month. “I am optimistic. The Chinese very much want to have a stable relationship. That’s the word they use: stability. We’re in favour of that as…",
  "key_points": [
    "US Trade Rep. Greer optimistic about stabilizing US-China ties.",
    "Upcoming summit between Xi Jinping and Trump to discuss measures.",
    "Board of Trade aims to manage business ties, protect non-sensitive sectors."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The US and China appear set to make incremental progress on trade ties, with potential announcements on agricultural sales and a board to manage business relations, easing tensions between the two nations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/trade-chief-greer-optimistic-the-us-and-china-can-stabilise-ties-5494868",
        "published": "2026-09-04T04:47:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}