China on Thursday denied it was holding any negotiations with the US over tariffs, state media reported, a day after President Donald Trump mentioned talks had been underway for a possible commerce with the world’s second-largest financial system.
“As far as I know, China and the US have not consulted or negotiated on the issue of tariffs, let alone reached an agreement,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun informed reporters in Beijing.
The Trump administration has imposed tariffs as much as 245% on Chinese imports whereas Beijing retaliated with 125% tariffs on all imports from the US.
“This tariff war was initiated by the US, and China’s stance is consistent and clear: we will fight, if fight we must,” Guo mentioned, including: “Our doors are open, if the US wants to talk. Dialogue and negotiation must be equal, respectful and reciprocal.”
Asked on Wednesday if his administration was “actively” speaking to China, Trump mentioned: “Actively. Everything is active. Everybody wants to be a part of what we’re doing.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr