Group 1 - The upcoming US-China trade talks in Sweden are crucial, with a focus on avoiding a complete decoupling between the two economies, as stated by US Treasury Secretary [1][4] - The agenda will include not only tariffs but also discussions on oil purchases from Russia and Iran, technology export controls, rare earth export restrictions, procurement agreements, market access, and specific cases involving corporate executives [2][6] - The US aims to extend the "tariff truce" by 90 days to allow for further negotiations, reflecting a shift in strategy to engage in more complex and long-term discussions rather than relying solely on tariffs [4][6][8] Group 2 - The US is under pressure to negotiate with other countries, as evidenced by recent actions against the EU and Japan, indicating a broader strategy of "isolationism and coercive negotiation" [4][6] - The current talks signify a move towards a comprehensive economic dialogue rather than just a focus on tariffs, suggesting that the discussions will cover a wider range of economic issues [8] - The US recognizes that resolving trade differences with China requires a long-term approach, acknowledging that past negotiations have taken significant time and complexity [6][8]