OR China demanded from the US to recall all unilaterals duties And he denied that there were talks on a trade agreement, maintaining a provocative stance despite the recent relaxation of Donald Trump’s criticism of the country.
“The United States should respond to rational voices in the international community and within their borders and detail all unilateral duties imposed on China if they really want to solve the problem,” said Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong on Thursday.
He also rejected speculation that progress has been made in bilateral communications, saying that “any reports on the evolution of talks are unfounded” and called on the US to “show honesty” if they want to conclude an agreement.
The US president’s comments this week mark that it could reduce duties in China – which today amount to 145% for most goods – it seems not enough to divert tensions.
Donald Trump said Wednesday that “everything is active” when asked if he was involved with China and that Beijing “will go fine” as soon as the talks were settling. Trump has tried to take President Xi Jing on the phone several times since he returned to power, but the Chinese leader has so far resisted.
Beijing wants to see a series of steps from Washington before it agrees on trade negotiations, including the demonstration of greater respect and the definition of a person who will take over the dialogue, Bloomberg News said earlier.
Other conditions include a more consistent US position and a willingness to address China’s concerns about US sanctions and Taiwan, the self -governing island that Beijing has vowed to claim one day, with violence if needed.