China says it is regularly open to dialogue with the United States on trade, but on the basis of “Mutual respect” and not under the «menace» customs duties.
Unlike Donald Trump’s claims, it is Washington, and not Beijing, who is “press” to negotiate on customs duties, the American administration having «PRR L’Initiative» Many bilateral contacts, on Thursday provides an official Chinese media. The first two global economic powers have been engaged in a trade war for several weeks, triggered by the American president.
Donald Trump imposed customs duties of 145% on the majority of Chinese products entering US territory. The Asian giant retaliated by setting up its own customs from 125% customs on American products. “For a while, the United States has, by various channels, took the initiative to contact China, hoping to start negotiations on the issue of customs duties”says Yuyuan Tantian, a social network affiliated on CCTV state television and which quotes sources close to the file.
“Economic pressure and public opinion” in the United States
“In terms of negotiations, the United States is undoubtedly the most pressed part. Because the Trump administration currently faces multiple pressures. Economic pressure, but also the pressure of public opinion “he notes. The American president has hinted several times that China had contacted the United States to conduct discussions on customs duties. Affirmations firmly denied by Beijing.
“In the absence of concrete actions on the part of the United States, China has no reason to initiate discussions with the American part”underlines Yuyuan Tantian. China says it is regularly open to dialogue with the United States on trade, but on the basis of “Mutual respect” and not under the «menace» customs duties.
Donald Trump again said on Wednesday that there is “Chances” May Beijing and Washington come to an agreement. “But it will be on our conditions, and it should be fair”He told the American television channel Newsnation.
Solicited by AFP in order to confirm the claims of Yuyuan Tantian, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond immediately. Beijing regularly promises to conduct trade war “Until the end” If Washington continues its customs measures. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also published this week a video promising that the country “Will not kneel”.
