Dhaka, July 30 -- The United States and China have agreed to work on extending a tariff pause set to expire on August 12, following two days of high-level trade negotiations in the Swedish capital, according to Chinese officials. The U.S. delegation acknowledged the topic was discussed but said no final decision has been made.

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, who led Beijing's team, said the discussions were "in-depth, candid, and constructive," and emphasized the importance of a stable and sustainable U.S.-China trade relationship for global economic growth. While he confirmed an agreement to work toward a 90-day extension of the current tariff pause, he did not specify how it would be implemented.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...