On Monday, China and the United States jointly released a statement regarding their Economic and Trade Meeting held in Geneva. The statement outlines the agreements reached between the two nations.
The joint statement begins by acknowledging the significance of their economic and trade relationship for both countries and the global economy. It emphasizes the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial relationship. The statement reflects on recent discussions and expresses a belief that continued dialogue can address each side's concerns. It also highlights a commitment to mutual opening, ongoing communication, cooperation, and respect.
The core of the agreement involves specific actions to be taken by May 14, 2025. The United States will modify the application of additional tariffs on certain Chinese goods, suspending a portion of the rate for an initial period while retaining a remaining rate. Additionally, the U.S. will remove modified additional tariffs on specific articles.
China will reciprocate by modifying its tariffs on U.S. goods, suspending a portion of the additional rate for a set period while maintaining a remaining rate. China will also remove modified additional tariffs on specific U.S. articles and adopt administrative measures to suspend or remove non-tariff countermeasures taken against the United States.
Following these actions, the two parties will establish a mechanism for ongoing discussions on economic and trade relations. The Chinese representative will be He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the State Council. The U.S. representatives will be Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative. These discussions may take place in China, the United States, or a mutually agreed-upon third country. Working-level consultations on relevant economic and trade issues may also be conducted as needed.
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