trump: China has the determination and capacity to defend its interests, but hopes the US can meet it halfway, Gao Feng, the ministry's spokesman, told reporters on Thursday, according to Nine News Australia. Vice Premier Liu He is heading a delegation set to hold talks with US counterparts in Washington on Thursday and Friday aimed at salvaging a deal, after President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on Chinese goods on Friday. To improve your experience update it here News World China says ready to defend trade interests By AAP5 58pm May 9, is fully prepared to defend its interests in its trade war with the United States, but hopes Washington can resolve problems through dialogue instead of unilateral steps, the Chinese commerce ministry says. China opposes unilaterally imposed tariffs, and will not succumb to any pressure, Gao said. These include chemicals, building materials, furniture and some consumer electronics. The US Trade Representative's office said tariffs on US200 billion A285 billion of Chinese goods would rise to 25 per cent from 10 per cent on Friday.
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