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China Says “Door to Talks” Remains Open After Trump Pauses Tariffs
In a strongly worded statement, China has reiterated its stance that it is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States, but only if those discussions are conducted on an equal basis with mutual respect. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a pause on higher tariffs for almost all nations late Wednesday.
According to reports from Beijing, He Yongqian, Commerce Ministry spokeswoman, emphasized China’s position that it will not back down in the face of pressure or threats. “We do not provoke trouble, nor do we fear trouble,” she said during an official statement. “The legitimate development rights of the Chinese people and the people of the world cannot be taken away.”
China’s foreign ministry took a harsher tone, vowing to fight on against what it deems as unjust US actions. “The U.S.’s reckless and unjust actions go against the will of the people and are doomed to fail in the end,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian.
Despite this tough rhetoric, China’s stance remains clear: the country is willing to engage in talks if those discussions are conducted on a basis of mutual respect. “China’s and like all other countries’ sovereignty, security, and development interests should not be infringed upon,” He said.
In related news, global markets rallied in response to Trump’s decision to pause higher tariffs, but experts warn that the risks remain huge, citing the need for clear and predictable conditions in order to maintain trade and supply chains.
This article was written based on data provided by CBS News.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-china-open-to-talks-as-us-pauses-higher-levies-other-countries/
