China Engages with U.S. Trade Talks Amid High Tariffs and Market Turmoil
China's Commerce Ministry evaluates U.S. offers for trade discussions, insisting on tariff reductions as conditions for progress.
The comments were the latest salvo in the escalating trade war.
China Says It Is Open to Tariff Talks With the U.S. — but Only Under Certain Conditions
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This shift in tone could leave the door open for the world’s two largest economies to deescalate the trade war that has left global markets in turmoil.
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China has sought to join with other countries to build a united front against Trump, while ramping up its own countermeasures to the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
China says it’s evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain an obstacle
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But although neither side wants to be seen to blink first, the US and China have already introduced a number of exceptions to their respective tariffs to soften the blow of a trade war that risks upending the global economy.
China ‘evaluating’ US offer to engage in trade negotiations
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Exporters, importers, port officials and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result, with cumulative effects for the economy.
China mulls U.S. overtures on trade talks, but demands tariffs be canceled
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However, in a ministry statement it said one-sided tariffs of up to 145% remain an obstacle, undermining trust.
China says it's evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain obstacle
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China says it's evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain an obstacle
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Summary
China's Commerce Ministry stated it is evaluating U.S. offers for trade negotiations, yet maintains that the U.S. must revoke punitive tariffs of 145% to build trust. Meanwhile, reports indicate the U.S. has made attempts to initiate talks, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing confidence in reaching a deal. China's public messaging remains critical of the U.S., accusing it of coercion and extortion among its trade policies. Despite the tensions, both countries have introduced some tariff exemptions to mitigate the economic fallout from their ongoing trade war, which continues to impact global markets significantly.
Perspectives
China is evaluating trade talks with the U.S. but emphasizes the need for the U.S. to cancel high tariffs as a sign of sincerity.
The ongoing tariff battle, initiated by the U.S., has created significant barriers to trust and dialogue between the two nations.
China remains determined to negotiate but will not tolerate perceived coercion or insincerity from U.S. overtures.
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