Group 1 - The core focus of the recent US-China trade talks in Madrid is not on tariffs but rather on a "specific enterprise" that needs to resolve its business operations in the US by September 17 [1][4][6] - The US is not planning to make any concessions on tariffs, maintaining a 30% tariff rate on Chinese goods, while Southeast Asian countries have a lower rate of around 20% [3][6] - China is strategically delaying any significant commitments, using the situation to maintain leverage over the US, especially with the upcoming APEC summit providing a potential opportunity for further discussions [3][4][6] Group 2 - The US is attempting to introduce new topics such as "anti-money laundering" and tariffs on Russian oil purchases to pressure China during negotiations [6][7] - The negotiations are unlikely to resolve fundamental issues, but both sides aim to keep communication open to avoid further deterioration of relations [9] - Spain, as the host of the talks, may benefit diplomatically and economically, especially given its strong ties with China and the recent imposition of tariffs on EU pork imports [9]