During his trip overseas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, senior government officials and U.S. business leaders. Trade was one of the issues discussed. It was important we make the very clear difference between allegations that we’re trying to contain China and decouple economically as opposed to what we’re actually doing which is derisking and also diversifying when it comes to our supply chains,” said Blinken. “The economic relationship with China is vitally important and also when it’s fair, a very positive thing for countries around the world.” More bilateral meetings are planned with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and climate envoy John Kerry expected to travel to Beijing in the next few months.
