Share via Email

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and her counterpart Vice Premier Liu He discussed trade issues on Thursday, May 27th.  Following the telephone meeting, the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC stated that the conversation was “candid, pragmatic, and constructive”.  Both sides have agreed to continued communication with the communique expressing satisfaction with the interaction between the major participants.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative noted that the discussions included trade policy and the U.S.-China trade relationship. Ambassador Tai apparently raised issues of concern without providing details. It is generally accepted that many trade practices followed by China are essentially one sided and inhibit competition.  Other issues include Government support for state-operated manufacturing enterprises ant theft of intellectual property none of which have been resolved following the January 2020 Phase-One Agreement.