USTR Greer says US-China economic ties are stable

Top trade official cites continued cooperation despite tensions

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:19pm

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A geometric abstract illustration using bold shapes and primary colors to conceptually represent the stable yet complex economic relationship between the United States and China.Despite political tensions, the core economic ties between the world's two largest economies remain resilient.Washington Today

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on Tuesday that the economic relationship between the United States and China remains stable, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Greer emphasized that the two nations have continued to cooperate on trade matters despite the broader challenges in the bilateral relationship.

Why it matters

The U.S.-China economic relationship is a critical driver of global trade and has major implications for businesses, consumers, and policymakers worldwide. Greer's comments suggest that despite political frictions, the core commercial ties between the world's two largest economies have remained resilient.

The details

In his remarks, Greer noted that the U.S. and China have maintained regular communication and engagement on trade issues, allowing them to make progress on specific commercial matters even as they grapple with broader strategic differences. He cited ongoing cooperation on intellectual property protection, market access, and other economic concerns as evidence of the relationship's stability.

  • Greer made these comments on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Jamieson Greer

The current U.S. Trade Representative, appointed in 2023 to lead the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

United States

The world's largest economy and a major trading partner with China.

China

The world's second-largest economy and a critical U.S. trading partner.

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What they’re saying

“Despite the broader challenges in the U.S.-China relationship, our economic ties have remained stable and we continue to make progress on key trade issues through regular communication and engagement.”

— Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative

What’s next

Greer's comments suggest the U.S. and China will likely continue their trade dialogue in the coming months, though broader geopolitical tensions could still impact the economic relationship.

The takeaway

While the U.S. and China grapple with strategic rivalries, their deep economic interdependence has so far prevented a full-blown trade war, underscoring the resilience of commercial ties between the world's two largest economies.