The Chinese mainland's Commerce Minister, Wang Wentao, has reached out to the newly appointed U.S. Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, expressing concerns over the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Chinese imports.
In a letter sent on Wednesday, Wang congratulated Lutnick on his new role as the 41st U.S. Secretary of Commerce and highlighted the significant impact of U.S. tariffs on the bilateral economic relationship. He emphasized that strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the world's two largest economies is crucial for their mutual development and global economic growth.
Wang acknowledged the important role that both countries' commerce ministries have played in fostering and facilitating economic ties over the past years. He reiterated China's willingness to engage in dialogue, manage differences, and promote cooperation to create a fair and predictable policy environment for businesses from both nations.
The minister expressed strong dissatisfaction with the U.S. decision to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products, citing concerns related to fentanyl and other issues. He pointed out that the Chinese mainland and the United States have collaborated extensively on fentanyl control, achieving remarkable progress.
Wang warned that the unilateral tariffs have disrupted normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. He hopes that through equal dialogue and consultation, both nations can address their respective concerns and restore a constructive trade relationship.
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Chinese commerce minister expresses concerns over U.S. tariffs
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