On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question
The News
China and the United States are seeking industry input on possible tariff reductions through a new trade board. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is collecting feedback from domestic and American firms, business associations, and local governments. This effort signals ongoing bilateral negotiations to ease trade tensions.
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Potential reduction in import/export costs
The Chinese side is widely soliciting views from stakeholders including domestic firms, business associations, local governments, and American firms and business associations on relevant tariff reduction arrangements.
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Key findings
Beijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions under a newly established board of trade.
South China Morning Post- Potential reduction in import/export costs
- Benefit to industries and consumers
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Beijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions under a newly established board of trade.
South China Morning PostThe Chinese side is widely soliciting views from stakeholders including domestic firms, business associations, local governments, and American firms and business associations on relevant tariff reduction arrangements.
South China Morning PostMeng Huating is the director of the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Foreign Affairs (or similar), as stated by the article.
South China Morning Post