All eyes on London as U.S. and China trade talks begin

US-China trade talks are set to take place in London, where both sides will discuss fresh disputes that have threatened a fragile truce over tariffs. The two countries had agreed to a 90-day suspension of most tariffs in Geneva last month, but since then, they have exchanged angry words over various issues. The US and China have disagreed on advanced semiconductors, rare earths, and visas for Chinese students at American universities. President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by phone in an attempt to put relations back on track, and trade talks were announced to be held in London. Technology is a major sticking point, with the US restricting the use of certain Chinese tech products and China limiting access to rare earths. The Chinese government has urged the US to correct its practices, and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will join the talks in London to hear out China's concerns. China has shown signs of easing up on rare earths, granting approvals for exports and addressing concerns from European companies. The issue of student visas has also added to tensions, with the US planning to revoke the visas of some Chinese students, which China has said undermines the agreement reached in Geneva. The US has accused China of violating the agreement, while China has said the US has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions. The trade talks in London will be crucial in resolving these disputes and preventing further escalation of the trade war between the two countries.