Delegations from the United States and China will meet Monday in Stockholm, Sweden to keep the current trade truce alive and possibly negotiate a permanent deal.

Analysts say the two days of meetings led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are likely to lead to an extension of current tariff levels that are far lower than earlier this year at the peak of the trade standoff.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te appeared to call off an overseas trip planned for next week after the Trump administration failed to greenlight his stopover in the US, amid concerns it could derail trade talks with China.

STOCKHOLM - Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Stockholm on Monday, as the two countries vow to deepen cooperation and uphold free trade.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are meeting in Stockholm on Monday and Tuesday to extend the current tariff pause and tackle key trade disputes. This is their third round of talks in less than three months,

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit Sweden for trade talks with U.S. officials from July 27-30. The discussions aim to resolve trade tensions and avoid increased U.S. tariffs. Both nations emphasize mutual respect for achieving a long-lasting agreement.