{"id":288313,"date":"2025-04-23T09:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/the-door-is-wide-open-china-hints-at-willingness-for-trade-talks-while-trump-hinted-at-tariff-relief-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T09:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:55:09","slug":"the-door-is-wide-open-china-hints-at-willingness-for-trade-talks-while-trump-hinted-at-tariff-relief-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/the-door-is-wide-open-china-hints-at-willingness-for-trade-talks-while-trump-hinted-at-tariff-relief-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The door is wide open\u2019: China hints at willingness for trade talks while Trump hinted at tariff relief – Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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China on Wednesday signaled a renewed willingness to engage in trade negotiations with the United States, declaring that “the door for talks is wide open” amid ongoing tariff tensions.
The statement follows recent comments by US President Donald Trump<\/a>, who hinted that the sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports\u2014some as high as 145 percent\u2014could be significantly reduced once a trade agreement is in place. The tariffs, introduced during Trump\u2019s second term, have escalated a long-running trade war<\/a> between the two global powers.
Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated Beijing\u2019s preference for dialogue over confrontation. \u201cWe do not wish to fight, nor are we afraid of fighting,\u201d he said. \u201cIf necessary, we will fight to the end. But the door for talks is wide open.\u201d
Also read: Tariffs ‘hurt multilateral trade and world economic order,’ says China<\/a>
Guo also issued a subtle warning to Washington, cautioning that expressing an interest in negotiation while simultaneously exerting maximum pressure would be counterproductive. \u201cOne cannot seek cooperation while resorting to coercion,\u201d he noted.
The remarks come as markets remain on edge amid fears that continued economic hostilities between the US and China could deepen global financial instability. Despite this, Beijing\u2019s message appears to underscore a strategic openness to de-escalation\u2014on its own terms.
China’s statements comes while Trump earlier revealed his intentions to lower tariffs on China. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, he told reporters the 145 per cent tariff rate would \u201ccome down substantially.\u201d He said, “145 per cent is very high, and it won’t be that high. No, it won’t be anywhere near that high. It’ll come down substantially. But it won’t be zero \u2012 used to be zero. We were just destroyed. China was taking us for a ride.” He added, \u201cWe\u2019re going to be very nice, they\u2019re going to be very nice, and we\u2019ll see what happens. But ultimately, they have to make a deal because otherwise they\u2019re not going to be able to deal in the United States.\u201d
Trump\u2019s softer tone followed a warning from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who reportedly told investors at a JP Morgan forum that the trade standoff is \u201cuntenable\u201d and \u201cno one thinks the current status quo is sustainable.\u201d
The trade conflict has resulted in US tariffs of 145 per cent on Chinese imports, with China responding with 125 per cent duties on US goods. Some items, like smartphones and semiconductors, are exempt, but a 20% blanket tariff linked to fentanyl concerns remains.
While formal talks haven\u2019t started, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said over 100 countries are interested in new trade deals after Trump\u2019s global tariff announcement\u2014though China isn’t one of them yet. She insisted the administration is \u201csetting the stage\u201d for a future deal and is \u201cdoing very well\u201d on trade.
Markets responded positively, with US stock indexes rising over 2% after Bessent\u2019s remarks, suggesting investors are hopeful about easing tensions.
Also read: End to US-China trade war? Trump now says tariffs on China will ‘come down substantially’<\/a><\/div>\n