China Calls for End to US Tariffs, Opens Door to New Trade Negotiations

BEIJING – Chinese officials on Tuesday called on Washington to eliminate what they described as “unilateral tariffs” while signaling Beijing’s readiness to engage in fresh trade negotiations with the United States, according to a statement from the nation’s commerce ministry.

The ministry indicated that China will determine the appropriate timing for modifying its own retaliatory measures in response to recent U.S. tariff changes.