I think that, given the magnitude of the talks, given the complexity – this is going to require both leaders to weigh in with each other,” Bessent said.

"Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit the UK from June 8 to 13. While in the UK, he will hold the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism with the U.S. side," Lin Jian, Spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.