China Pushes For Special Envoys As Direct Deal With Trump Deemed 'Risky', Plans Fentanyl Concessions As Negotiating Leverage: Report

About China Pushes For Special Envoys As Direct Deal With Trump Deemed 'Risky', Plans Fentanyl Concessions As Negotiating Leverage: Report

The U.S.-China trade conflict may see a shift as both nations weigh the appointment of special envoys to reopen stalled negotiations. China is proposing using special envoys, while the U.S. prefers direct talks between Trump and Xi. China considers that approach “risky and uncertain,” according to the South China Morning Post. China may use the fentanyl issue as leverage in trade talks, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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50 sec

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2025