China Denies Tariff Talks With US Amid Escalating Trade War
1min read China has firmly denied any ongoing negotiations with the United States regarding tariffs, asserting that no consultations or agreements have been reached on the matter. During a routine press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 25th, spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and the U.S. have not had any discussions or negotiations on the tariff issue. This denial comes amidst escalating trade tensions between the two nations, with both sides imposing significant tariffs on each other's goods.
The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson, He Yadong, emphasized that while China is open to consultations and dialogues, any such interactions must be based on mutual respect and equality. He Yadong also stated that the unilateral tariff increases initiated by the United States are the root cause of the current trade dispute. He urged the U.S. to cancel all unilateral tariff measures against China and engage in equal dialogue to resolve differences.
The trade war between China and the U.S. has intensified in recent weeks, with both countries implementing multiple rounds of tariff hikes in retaliation. Despite these measures, the Trump administration has indicated a willingness to negotiate a trade pact. However, China has made it clear that any talks must involve the cancellation of all tariffs it currently faces. The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson reiterated that China's position is consistent and that the country is open to consultations and dialogues, but any form of consultations and negotiations must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and in an equal manner.
The escalating trade tensions have led to economic measures being deployed by both sides. China has restricted exports of rare earth minerals and raised multiple cases against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization. Despite these actions, President Trump has expressed optimism about future relations with China, stating that the two countries will "live together very happily and ideally work together."
In summary, China has denied any ongoing negotiations with the U.S. over tariffs, asserting that no consultations or agreements have been reached. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has maintained that any claims of progress in trade talks are unfounded and has urged the U.S. to cancel all unilateral tariff measures against China. The trade war between the two nations continues to escalate, with both sides implementing significant tariff hikes in retaliation. Despite these tensions, there are indications from the Trump administration that they are interested in a trade pact, although China has made it clear that any talks must involve the cancellation of all tariffs it currently faces.
