U.S.-China trade talks “are a bit stalled,” requiring the two countries’ leaders to speak directly.

Axar.az reports, citing NBC news, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this in an interview with Fox News.

“I believe that we will be having more talks with them in the next few weeks,” he said, adding that there may be a call between the two countries’ leaders “at some point.”

“I think that given the magnitude of the talks, given the complexity, that this is going to require both leaders to weigh in with each other,” Bessent said. “They have a very good relationship and I am confident that the Chinese will come to the table when President [Donald] Trump makes his [preferences] known.