Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen emphasized on March 9 that Beijing and Washington remain committed to concluding a trade agreement aligning with mutual interests and global expectations. The official, who has led China's trade negotiations, stated that both nations are pursuing a resolution to remove tariffs imposed during the trade conflict, which he called detrimental to both parties.
Wang asserted that any negotiated framework must ensure fairness and reciprocity, rejecting one-sided terms. His remarks came as U.S. White House trade adviser Clete Willems indicated no immediate plans for in-person talks, despite unresolved issues in the ongoing dispute.
The U.S.-China trade war, driven by Washington's demands for reforms in Chinese industrial policies, technology transfer practices, and intellectual property protections, has seen temporary pauses in tariff escalations. Earlier this month, the Trump administration postponed planned increases on $200 billion in Chinese imports, citing progress in discussions.
