The Ministry of Commerce introduces the situation of the sixth round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations.

On the afternoon of March 19, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, He Yongqian, provided relevant information on the sixth round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations.

He Yongqian said that on March 15–16 local time, the Chinese lead negotiator for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs—He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the State Council—and the U.S. lead negotiator—U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Trade Representative Greer—held economic and trade consultations in Paris, France.

Guided by important consensus reached by the leaders of China and the U.S., the two sides conducted candid, in-depth, and constructive exchanges on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, such as tariff arrangements, promoting bilateral trade and investment, and safeguarding the existing consultation consensus. They reached some new consensus and will continue to hold consultations.

He Yongqian said that both sides agreed to study establishing a cooperation mechanism to promote bilateral trade and investment, continue to give full play to the role of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, strengthen dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, expand practical cooperation, and promote the sustained, stable, and positive development of bilateral economic and trade relations.

(Global Times)