In a rather neutral statement, the US Trade Representative detailed the discussions with China in Beijing on January 7-9. Here are what were discussed
- ways to achieve fairness, reciprocity, and balance in trade relations between our two countries
- need for any agreement to provide for complete implementation subject to ongoing verification and effective enforcement
- achieving needed structural changes in China with respect to forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff barriers, cyber intrusions and cyber theft of trade secrets for commercial purposes, services, and agriculture.
- China’s pledge to purchase a substantial amount of agricultural, energy, manufactured goods, and other products and services from the United States.
- Trump’s commitment to addressing our persistent trade deficit and to resolving structural issues in order to improve trade between our countries.
