Xinhua reported that the statement was made by China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jia Kong at a regular press conference on April 24, in response to news from Washington that the world's two largest economies are negotiating and could soon reach a agreement on tariffs.
All that is fake news - Mr. Quach Gia Khon also said that it was the US side that launched the tariff war with China and that Chinas stance was one-sided before and after, most clearly if we want to negotiate, our doors are always open.
On the same day, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce also affirmed that there have been no trade negotiations between the US and China recently, and completely rejected all claims of making progress in bilateral dialogues.
If the US really wants to solve the problem, it needs to listen to the rational voice from the international community and within its own country, and completely lift the unilateral tariffs imposed on China, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He mana Dong said at a press conference.
The US tax rate on Chinese goods is at a record high of 145%. China responds with a 125% tariff on US goods.
The Guardian reported that on April 22, President Donald Trump said that the 145% tax rate "will not last forever". He emphasized: "It will decrease significantly, but not to zero. Never 0.
The US leader said there had been communication from Beijing to begin laying the foundation for direct discussions on the issue.
Mr. Trump also said that he has a "good relationship" with President Xi Jinping and believes that the two countries "will live happily together and ideally, cooperate together".
The Wall Street Journal quoted sources as saying that the Trump administration is considering cutting counterpart tariffs on Chinese goods to only about 50-65%.
On April 23, The Times quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jia Kong as emphasizing: "We do not want a trade war, but we are not afraid. If the US really wants to solve the problem through dialogue, it needs to end the threat and pressure, but should rely on the principle of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit.
