During a pivotal press conference in geneva u S Trade representative jamieson greer and secretary of the treasury scott bessent presented key takeaways from two days of closed door trade discussions between the united states and china Held on may 12 2025 the meeting aimed to address ongoing trade imbalances and promote economic collaboration between the two superpowers Greer emphasized the importance of fair practices while bessent underscored the need for sustainable economic partnerships The backdrop of american flags and the u S State department emblem highlighted the official nature of the dialogue