US begins 'soft dialogue' with China on trade
The US Secretary of Commerce said that the US and China are starting a "soft dialogue" with each other on trade issues between the two countries.
According to RIA Novosti, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick told ABC News on April 13 that the US and China have begun a "soft" dialogue on trade through intermediaries.
“I think we are taking a soft approach, through intermediaries,” Mr. Lutnick noted in response to a question about the interaction between Beijing and Washington on the topic of trade.
According to Minister Lutnick, the US administration hopes that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be able to resolve current conflicts.
"President Donald Trump is in charge. He knows how to play this game. He knows how to deal with President Xi," the US Commerce Secretary added.
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett announced the start of discussions on trade relations between the two countries.
Currently, the US reciprocal tariff imposed on imported goods from China is 145%, and China responds with a tariff of 125%.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US “could reach an agreement with allies” to form a negotiating team with China.
In addition, other White House officials said the administration had “on the table” proposals from more than 15 economies.
Trump administration officials have so far spoken only in general terms about the ultimate goal of removing barriers and reversing U.S. trade deficits. But persuading foreign governments to reverse their major policies has proven to be a lengthy process, observers say.
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