China has rejected claims of progress in trade talks with the US on Thursday, stating that the US must first remove all unilateral tariffs before any substantial discussions can occur.
He Yadong, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, while speaking at a press briefing, dismissed recent comments from President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, that hinted at possible tariff reductions and renewed trade talks.
“China remains open to negotiations,” He said, “but any talks must be conducted on an equal footing and based on mutual respect.” He emphasized that the US must first “correct its wrong practices” and stop using “pressure, threats, and blackmail” if it wants to engage with Beijing.
Responding directly to Trump’s suggestion of “substantially” lowering tariffs on Chinese goods, He reiterated that the trade war was “unilaterally” initiated by the US and can only be resolved if all unilateral tariff measures are fully withdrawn.
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He concluded by calling reports of progress in US-China trade negotiations “groundless and without factual basis.”
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