United States, China trade deal: White House issues statement after Geneva meeting, Trump teases announcement

Trade talks between top officials from China and the United States have reportedly led to a "deal" between the two nations, potentially heralding an end to a dangerous trade war that erupted in the wake of US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reported "substantial progress" in talks with China's top economic officials to de-escalate the damaging economic battle. The White House issued a statement announcing a "China trade deal". "I'm happy to report that we made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks," Mr Bessent said in…