Economics
Mixed Messages From U.S. Run Risk of Sinking Trade Talks Again
- U.S. poised to trigger tariffs on $200 billion of goods
- State-run Global Times says ‘China will not just play defense’
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Mixed messages coming from the U.S. on the trade war with China could sink prospective negotiations before they begin, damaging prospects for a resolution to the growing dispute.
With President Donald Trump telling aides to proceed with additional tariffs on Chinese products, the Chinese government is considering declining the offer of talks, according to a Wall Street Journal report, which cited officials with knowledge of the discussions. Beijing last week welcomed the invitation to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, an offer which was then undermined by a tweet from the president.