Has China Engaged in Negotiations with the U.S. on Tariff Issues? Will China Continue to Impose Higher Tariffs on the U.S.? Ministry of Commerce Responds

The Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference today. The spokesperson stated that in the face of US bullying tariffs, we will unwaveringly advance high-level opening up, steadfastly follow our own path, and inject more certainty into the global economy through our stable development. The key points of the press conference are as follows:

Will China continue to impose higher tariffs on the US? The Ministry of Commerce responded.

A reporter asked: Trump announced a 90-day tariff suspension for countries that do not take retaliatory actions, but increased tariffs on China to 125%, possibly even 150%. Will China continue to impose higher tariffs on the US?

The spokesperson stated that they cannot comment on hypothetical questions at this time. However, it is important to emphasize that there are no winners in a trade war, and protectionism is not a solution. If the US persists, China will respond resolutely. We will never accept the US's extreme pressure and bullying tactics and will take firm and effective measures to defend our legitimate rights.

The Ministry of Commerce: The current bonded policies in special customs supervision areas within the pilot free trade zones remain unchanged.

A reporter asked: "Will products from the US entering the Chinese market through the pilot free trade zones be unaffected by the new tariffs this year?" The spokesperson stated that the current bonded policies in special customs supervision areas within the pilot free trade zones remain unchanged.

Spokesperson He Yongqian said that the pilot free trade zones are comprehensive platforms for reform and opening up independently established by the Chinese government. Since their establishment, the pilot free trade zones have always adhered to institutional innovation as the core, led by high-level opening up, and introduced a large number of foundational and pioneering reform and opening up measures. They have taken the lead in creating a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and international, exploring paths and accumulating experience for comprehensively deepening reform and expanding opening up.

He Yongqian explained that the current bonded policies in special customs supervision areas within the pilot free trade zones remain unchanged. According to relevant regulations, when goods leave the special customs supervision areas and enter the domestic market for domestic sales, corresponding taxes must be paid.

The Ministry of Commerce: In the face of US bullying tariffs, China will unwaveringly advance high-level opening up.

The spokesperson stated that recently, the US has announced tariffs on all trading partners, including China, under various pretexts, seriously infringing on the legitimate rights of Chinese enterprises and severely impacting the stability of the global economic order. China strongly condemns and firmly opposes this. As the world's second-largest economy and the second-largest consumer market, in the face of US bullying tariffs, we will unwaveringly advance high-level opening up, steadfastly follow our own path, and inject more certainty into the global economy through our stable development.

The Ministry of Commerce: Will help foreign trade enterprises expand domestic sales channels.

The spokesperson stated that recently, the Ministry of Commerce has organized discussions with relevant industry associations, large supermarkets, and distribution enterprises to study how to better leverage their respective advantages and help foreign trade enterprises expand domestic sales channels.

The Ministry of Commerce responded to whether China will negotiate with the US on tariff issues.

Spokesperson He Yongqian: China's position is clear and consistent. The door for talks is open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality. If it comes to a fight, China will also respond resolutely. Pressure, threats, and blackmail are not the right ways to deal with China. We hope the US will work with China in the same direction, following the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.

The Ministry of Commerce: China's foreign trade has the confidence and capability to cope with various risks and challenges.

The spokesperson stated that we will unwaveringly handle our own affairs well, using China's certainty to counter the uncertainty of the external environment. We will help foreign trade enterprises facing export difficulties to explore the domestic market, make good use of the trade-in policy for consumer goods, organize a series of activities such as the "Foreign Trade Quality Products China Tour," and deeply promote the integration of domestic and foreign trade. It can be seen that the potential of China's ultra-large market is continuously being released, and policies to stabilize the economy and foreign trade are continuously being implemented. China's foreign trade has the confidence and capability to cope with various risks and challenges.

The Ministry of Commerce: The legitimate development rights of the Chinese people and the people of the world cannot be deprived.

The spokesperson stated that China does not provoke trouble but is not afraid of it. The legitimate development rights of the Chinese people and the people of the world cannot be deprived, and the sovereign security and development interests of China and other countries cannot be violated.

The Ministry of Commerce reiterated: There are no winners in a trade war, and protectionism is not a solution.

Spokesperson He Yongqian responded to whether China will continue to impose higher tariffs on US products: Hypothetical questions cannot be commented on, but it is important to emphasize that there are no winners in a trade war, and protectionism is not a solution. If the US persists, China will respond resolutely. We will never accept the US's extreme pressure and bullying tactics and will take firm and effective measures to defend our legitimate rights.