China replies to U.S. comments on new tariffs
2019-06-27 15:26:13 [Print]
On 26 June, Geng Shuang, Foreign Ministry's spokesman, chaired the regular press conference
In respond to this, Geng Shuang said China takes a clear stand over the China-U.S . trade talks and always recommends solving China-U . S . trade frictions through dialogue and consultation . During this process, the two parties should respect each other, adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit and pay attention to reasonable concerns of the other party . The U . S . has a clear mind about China's stand . Trade frictions and additional tariffs harm both parties and cannot solve the problem.
. As a U . S . official noted that the U . S . and China agreed not to levy new tariffs, but the U . S . won't cancel current tariffs to restart trade talks . A reporter wondered China's reply to such comments and whether China and the U . S . will reach a trade agreement. In respond to this, Geng Shuang said China takes a clear stand over the China-U.S . trade talks and always recommends solving China-U . S . trade frictions through dialogue and consultation . During this process, the two parties should respect each other, adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit and pay attention to reasonable concerns of the other party . The U . S . has a clear mind about China's stand . Trade frictions and additional tariffs harm both parties and cannot solve the problem.