Regarding reports that the United States plans to announce tariffs on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods exported to the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on the 1st that unilateral threats and pressure will only be counterproductive.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: There are reports that the United States plans to announce later on the 1st that it will impose tariffs on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods exported to the United States, and the tax rate will be raised from 10% to 25%. What is China’s response to this? Have China and the United States recently communicated on economic and trade issues? Are there discussions on how to ease the current tense economic and trade relations between China and the United States?
Geng Shuang said that China’s position on Sino-US economic and trade issues is very firm and clear and has not changed. The pressure and blackmail from the US will not work. If the United States takes further escalatory actions, China will inevitably counterattack and resolutely safeguard our legitimate and legitimate rights and interests.
As for the issue of communication and dialogue between China and the United States, Geng Shuang said that China has always advocated handling trade frictions between China and the United States through dialogue and consultation. The international community is very aware of our efforts and sincerity in this regard. “At the same time, I want to emphasize that dialogue must be based on mutual respect and equality, on rules, and on credibility. Unilateral threats and pressure will only be counterproductive.” (Title: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Unilateral threats Applying pressure will only be counterproductive)
