The White House on Monday announced a new round of trade negotiations with China as the Trump administration seeks an elusive deal with Beijing.

Top officials from the U.S. and China will “discuss the trade relationship between the two countries” on Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, according to the White House.

President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE is facing pressure from business groups to strike an agreement with Beijing, which he has long accused of ripping off the U.S. on trade.

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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Robert (Bob) Emmet LighthizerWhiskey, workers and friends caught in the trade dispute crossfire GOP senator warns quick vote on new NAFTA would be 'huge mistake' Pelosi casts doubt on USMCA deal in 2019 MORE will lead the president’s team and will be accompanied by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Steven Terner MnuchinLawmakers fear voter backlash over failure to reach COVID-19 relief deal United Airlines, unions call for six-month extension of government aid House Democrats plan to unveil bill next week to avert shutdown MORE, National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.

The U.S. and China last held high level meetings in Beijing from Jan. 7 to 9.

Trump announced in December he would hold off on raising tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese goods to 25 percent in order to buy time to negotiate a broader agreement with Beijing.