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China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

Summary

China has asked the United States to remove all tariffs on Chinese goods. This request follows a period when there were no trade talks between the two countries, despite claims from President Trump. The tension has led to a trade war with both countries setting high taxes on goods coming from the other country.

Key Facts

  • China has requested that the United States cancel all tariffs on Chinese goods.
  • There have not been any recent trade discussions between the United States and China.
  • Trade disputes between the United States and China have led to high taxes on each other's goods.
  • President Trump claims the taxes he set on Chinese goods might be lowered, but not completely removed.
  • China recently sent back planes it had ordered from Boeing, a U.S. company, an action retaliating against U.S. tariffs.
  • Commerce Ministry Spokesman of China, He Yadong, says the U.S. must remove all the tariffs if it wants to resolve the issue.
  • China conducted a meeting to discuss how U.S. tariffs affect foreign companies doing business in China.
  • The head of Boeing confirmed that China returned their ordered planes due to trade tensions.
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