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China's Commerce Ministry insists the US must first lift tariffs and correct policies before trade talks can resume. Beijing firmly denied Trump's claim of a recent phone call with Xi Jinping, stating no negotiations are underway. The two nations last spoke in January, with retaliatory tariffs now reaching 245% on some goods. Tensions remain high as China demands concrete actions from Washington to rebuild trust.

Key Points: China Demands US Show Sincerity Before Tariff Talks Resume

  • China rejects Trump's claim of recent Xi Jinping call
  • Beijing demands US lift tariffs before talks
  • Trade tensions persist with 245% tariffs on some goods
  • No formal negotiations since January 2021
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China says US must show sincerity before tariff talks can proceed

China insists US must lift tariffs and correct policies before trade negotiations can proceed, rejecting Trump's claim of recent Xi Jinping call.

"If the US does not rectify its erroneous tariff measures, it would demonstrate a complete lack of sincerity – Chinese Commerce Ministry"

Beijing, May 3

China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday said that the country is currently evaluating the situation after the United States made multiple recent attempts to initiate dialogue over tariffs through various official channels, according to a report by Xinhua.

In a statement, a ministry spokesperson said that the tariff and trade wars were unilaterally initiated by the United States, and if it wants to negotiate, it must demonstrate sincerity by making preparations and taking concrete actions, such as correcting its erroneous practices and lifting the unilateral tariffs

Stating that China has noticed the US side constantly talking about adjustments to its tariff measures, the spokesperson said that "in any potential dialogue or talks, if the United States does not rectify its erroneous unilateral tariff measures, it would demonstrate a complete lack of sincerity and further undermine mutual trust," Xinhua reported.

Earlier on April 28, the Chinese Foreign Ministry rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had called him, reiterating that no talks were held between the two nations to resolve the tariff war, CNN reported.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun's statement came after Trump in an interview with Time magazine last week, said that Xi had called him.

While addressing a regular news conference, Guo Jiakun said, "As far as I know, there has been no recent phone call between the two heads of state."

He added, "I want to reiterate that China and the United States are not engaged in consultations or negotiations on the tariff issue."

According to publicly available records, Xi and Trump last spoke on January 17, days before the US leader assumed office for his second term.

According to a White House fact sheet, China's retaliatory actions have resulted in up to a 245 per cent tariff on imports to the United States. Prior to the latest revision, a 145 per cent tariff was being levied on Chinese exports to the United States.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
China is playing hardball as usual. After years of unfair trade practices, now they want America to show sincerity? Irony died a thousand deaths! Both countries need to stop this ego battle - it's affecting global economy including India's exports.
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Priya M.
Interesting to see China's stance. While their point about unilateral tariffs is valid, they've been equally protectionist. Maybe this trade war creates opportunities for India to attract manufacturing away from China? 🤔 Make in India could benefit!
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Amit S.
Both countries are acting like stubborn kids. China wants US to bend first, US wants China to bend first. Meanwhile, common people suffer through inflation. India should stay neutral but strengthen our own economic position during this chaos.
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Neha T.
China's 245% retaliatory tariffs are insane! This is exactly why we need to reduce dependence on Chinese imports. Their trade practices have always been questionable. Hope our government learns from this and boosts local manufacturing further. 🇮🇳
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Sanjay V.
The diplomatic language here is fascinating. China saying US lacks "sincerity" while denying Xi-Trump calls shows how tense relations are. India must walk carefully between these two giants - we have important ties with both.
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Kavita R.
While China has a point about US unilateralism, they forget their own aggressive trade policies. This stalemate might continue for long. India should use this time to strengthen trade with other nations in ASEAN and Africa. Opportunity in crisis!

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