Li Chenggang, China's top trade negotiator and Vice Commerce Minister, is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C. this week to resume trade talks with U.S. officials. This visit marks the first round of negotiations in the U.S. capital since the tariff truce between the two countries began. The discussions are expected to focus on issues including soybean purchases and Beijing's push for the removal of 20% tariffs on fentanyl. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed the delegation's visit and emphasized that talks will be frank, pragmatic, and constructive. Li Chenggang, a senior aide to Beijing's lead negotiator He Lifeng, has also recently met with Canadian trade officials as part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations. Both China and the U.S. appear committed to establishing a regular dialogue to manage and potentially improve their trade relationship amid the ongoing tariff truce.