China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs
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Ministry of Commerce says ‘door is open’ to talks, but it is willing to ‘fight to the end’ otherwise.
China has said it is considering proposals by the United States to begin negotiations on US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
The US has “recently, through relevant channels, actively conveyed messages to China, expressing a desire to engage in talks”, China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Friday.
“China is currently evaluating this.”
Beijing’s remarks come after Chinese state media reported earlier in the week that the Trump administration had “proactively reached out” through multiple channels.
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