Chinese Vice Premier Liu He represented his country in signing a trade agreement with the United States in January 2020.
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BEIJING – Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen held a virtual call Tuesday on macroeconomic issues, according to official statements from both sides.
China’s reading highlights the importance of coordinating the two countries’ macro policies and maintaining the stability of global supply chains. The statement also mentioned US tariffs and sanctions against China, but made no mention of geopolitics.
The US report notes the general discussion of economic and financial developments both at home and abroad. But the statement made no mention of tariffs or sanctions, while noting the global economic impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Our President Joe Biden has said the White House may reduce tariffs on Chinese goods under the former President Donald Trumpof administration.
Readers from both countries described the conversation as “frank” and said the two sides agreed to stay in touch.
