China has refuted claims of ongoing consultations or negotiations with the United States on tariffs, calling for an end to confusion. On Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated during a regular press briefing that “the U.S. should stop creating confusion” regarding trade discussions.
This statement follows comments from Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong on Thursday, who also denied any economic and trade negotiations between the two largest economies. He emphasized that any assertions of progress in talks are “groundless and lack factual basis.”
China maintains that it is open to consultation and dialogue but insists that any discussions must be conducted on an equal footing and based on mutual respect. “We Chinese are not troublemakers, but we will not flinch when trouble comes our way,” He said. “Intimidation, threat, and blackmail are not the right way to engage with China.”
