China said on Friday that “is currently evaluating” the United States’ offer for tariffs on tariffs And that Washington “took the initiative” in an effort to start negotiations. TASR informs according to AFP.
“The US has taken the initiative on many occasions in the past period and provided information through the parties to the parties, hoping to negotiate with China,” It was stated by the Beijing Ministry of Commerce. “China is currently evaluating it,” the Ministry spokesman added.
In April, US tariffs came into force, which reached 145 percent for many Chinese products. Beijing responded with 125 % duties to the import of goods from the United States. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that China has turned to the US in order to negotiate with tariffs. He reiterated on Wednesday that there was “a very good chance that we would be able to reach an agreement”.
Beijing denied any talks and repeatedly called on the United States to engage in dialogue in a “fair, respectful and reciprocal” way. China said that, if necessary, the commercial war would wage to its bitter end. Beijing said on Friday that any interviews first require sincerity from the US, quotes AFP.
“If the US wants to negotiate, they should demonstrate their sincerity, be ready to remedy their wrong practices and abolish unilateral duties and act,” stated Chinese Ministry of Commerce.