In an interview in Iowa, Mr. Pompeo said while negotiations are ongoing, the two sides have made a lot of progress. He said he hoped that in the coming days and weeks, there will be a significant announcement. The top U.S. diplomat is in Iowa to discuss diplomatic efforts to promote American economic interests and American exports.

Zhang Yesui, a spokesperson for the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal with the US. He said more talks are needed to achieve an equal agreement for the mutual benefit of both nations.