China expresses serious concern over US trade restrictions: Xinhua
He Lifeng said the two sides held candid talks and agreed to keep using trade consultation channels as tariffs and import bans loom.
- On Thursday, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, raising "serious concerns" about recent U.S. trade restrictions, Xinhua reported.
- Tensions escalated on Tuesday when the Trump administration unveiled bans targeting imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, prompting Beijing to warn of retaliation after months of relative stability.
- The U.S. recently imposed tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners over forced-labour enforcement allegations, while both nations agreed this year to establish a Board of Trade to explore duty cuts on $30 billion in goods.
- Both sides described their exchanges as "candid, in-depth, and constructive," agreeing to use the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen communication and expand cooperation, according to Xinhua.
- Future progress depends on whether both nations maintain the cooperation discussed during Thursday's call, as recent import bans and tariff enforcement complicate efforts to cut duties on $30 billion in goods.
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