China Reiterates US Should Cancel Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks

Beijing reiterated its call for the US to cancel unilateral tariffs on China, underscoring a standoff between the world’s largest economies as they prepare for initial trade talks.

The US should be prepared to revoke punitive tariffs placed on China, Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said at a regular press briefing Thursday. The US “needs to show sincerity to talk and be prepared to rectify its wrongdoing and cancel unilateral tariffs,” he said.

His reiteration of the Chinese stance came hours after President Donald Trump said he was unwilling to lower levies on China — currently at 145% for most ...