US Businesses Seek Trade Certainty Ahead of APEC Summit
American companies in China are calling for policy consistency and lower tariffs as a critical trade truce deadline approaches on January 10.
American businesses operating in China are seeking policy consistency and certainty regarding trade ties following the U.S. midterm elections. While investment from U.S. companies has reached a multiyear high—driven by the scale of the Chinese market and innovation in science and healthcare—firms remain concerned about the state of the Chinese economy and ongoing competition.
Donald Trump is expected to attend the APEC summit in China, where business leaders hope for a productive meeting to improve market sentiment. A primary goal for these leaders is the further development of the board of trade to secure lower tariffs on specific product categories.
A critical deadline for extending the current trade truce is set for January 10. Meanwhile, the Government of China has expressed caution regarding the stability of the U.S. negotiating team, specifically whether Secretary Scott Bessent and Ambassador Greer will remain in their roles through 2027.
