Chinese Ministry of Commerce informs that US authorities have contacted to seek an agreement
The China Ministry of Commerce reported on Friday (2.MAI.2025) that the country is “Evaluating” The possibility of opening negotiations with the United States to curb commercial tariffs.
According to a Chinese ministry spokesman, US officials have made contacts with Beijing to seek an agreement that relieves high protectionist rates. This is the statement (PDF – 50 KB).
Since last week, US President Donald Trump (Republican) says representatives from 2 countries have been talking about an agreement. In an interview with the magazine TimeTrump stated that China’s president, Xi Jinping (CCCH), sought him out to deal with the matter.
The Chinese government has said on several occasions that there are no conversations ongoing to reduce tariffs. On Wednesday (30.abr), the US commercial representative, Jamieson Greer ,.
Despite leaving an open door to an agreement, the Chinese government did not relieve its speech against the White House. China’s Ministry of Commerce spokesman said the trade war began by the US and that the White House must show “sincerity” if it wants to sew an agreement.
“The tariff war and the trade war were started unilaterally by the US. They must demonstrate sincerity in negotiations if they wish it”he declared.
