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China Demands Respect in U.S. Trade Talks Amid Tariffs

4/16/2025

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China is ready to enter U.S. trade talks, but only with mutual respect, warns former Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao. With U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods soaring to 145%, both economies are feeling the strain. In response, Chinese companies are pivoting to overseas manufacturing to shield themselves from the growing trade tensions.

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China is ready to enter U.S. trade talks, but only with mutual respect, warns former Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao. With U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods soaring to 145%, both economies are feeling the strain. In response, Chinese companies are pivoting to overseas manufacturing to shield themselves from the growing trade tensions.