News flash!Tariffs, 301 investigations, procurement commitments!
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- Release Date:2026-03-18
Recently, the sixth round of China-US economic and trade consultations was held in Paris, France.According to Xinhua News Agency and multiple media reports, this round of negotiations is carried out on the basis of the continuation of previous consultations, releasing certain positive signals, and also reflecting that some core differences still need to be resolved.
According to various media information, China and the United States launched a new round of economic and trade consultations in Paris, France from March 15th to 16th local time.This is the sixth meeting since the two countries resumed negotiations in Geneva last May.Previously, the two sides had successively promoted multiple dialogues in London, Stockholm, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and other places; when the two heads of state met in Busan at the end of October last year, the two sides announced a phased "trade truce."The meeting took place at the OECD headquarters in Paris.The Chinese delegation was led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, and the American delegation was led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent.
According to Xinhua News Agency, during this round of consultations: the two sides conducted "in-depth, candid and constructive consultations" and "reached preliminary consensus on some issues" and agreed to continue the communication and consultation process.
⚖️ China’s position (according to Xinhua News Agency) According to Xinhua News Agency’s press release and related statements, in this round of negotiations, China: Opposes the unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States, urges the United States to lift relevant restrictive measures, expresses concern about the “301 investigation” initiated by the United States, and expresses that it will take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. According to Xinhua News Agency news, Chinese representatives stated that relevant investigations may cause interference to the current hard-won stable economic and trade relations.? 4. U.S. Concerns and Foreign Media Disclosures According to reports from Reuters, AFP, CNBC and other media, the U.S.’s focus in this round of negotiations includes: China’s purchase commitments to the U.S. (such as agricultural products, energy, etc.), the supply of key resources such as rare earths, the advancement of tariff measures, and the progress of the “301 investigation”. The U.S. side stated that the relevant investigations are expected to be completed before July this year.In addition, according to foreign media disclosures, the United States also hopes that China will expand the scope of purchases of U.S. goods, including agricultural products, energy, aircraft and other products
? Specific topics involved in the negotiations (according to foreign media sources) According to sources quoted by Reuters: China is open to increasing imports of U.S. agricultural products. The two sides discussed procurement arrangements including poultry, beef, etc. Another source said that the two sides are exploring the establishment of new mechanisms during the negotiations, including: Trade Committee: Coordinate bilateral trade structure and fields Investment Committee: Handle specific investment issues Relevant mechanisms aim to promote the development of bilateral economic and trade relations without affecting national security and key supply chains.
? 6. Consensus and Disagreement (comprehensive information from all parties) Consensus formed: Both sides evaluated the talks as "constructive" and achieved preliminary consensus on some issues and agreed to continue to advance the negotiation process. Major differences that still exist: U.S. tariff measures against China and the uncertainty of the new tariff mechanism of the 301 investigation. Some structural trade arrangements
Based on reports from Xinhua News Agency and a number of international media, this round of negotiations has the following characteristics: Both sides have expressed their willingness to maintain stable economic and trade relations. The negotiations have made phased progress on some issues, but there are still differences on core issues such as tariffs and rules. According to Xinhua News Agency, this round of negotiations "is both an opportunity and a test," and the follow-up still needs to continue to advance between expanding cooperation and managing differences.
According to various media information, China and the United States launched a new round of economic and trade consultations in Paris, France from March 15th to 16th local time.This is the sixth meeting since the two countries resumed negotiations in Geneva last May.Previously, the two sides had successively promoted multiple dialogues in London, Stockholm, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and other places; when the two heads of state met in Busan at the end of October last year, the two sides announced a phased "trade truce."The meeting took place at the OECD headquarters in Paris.The Chinese delegation was led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, and the American delegation was led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent.
According to Xinhua News Agency, during this round of consultations: the two sides conducted "in-depth, candid and constructive consultations" and "reached preliminary consensus on some issues" and agreed to continue the communication and consultation process.
⚖️ China’s position (according to Xinhua News Agency) According to Xinhua News Agency’s press release and related statements, in this round of negotiations, China: Opposes the unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States, urges the United States to lift relevant restrictive measures, expresses concern about the “301 investigation” initiated by the United States, and expresses that it will take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. According to Xinhua News Agency news, Chinese representatives stated that relevant investigations may cause interference to the current hard-won stable economic and trade relations.? 4. U.S. Concerns and Foreign Media Disclosures According to reports from Reuters, AFP, CNBC and other media, the U.S.’s focus in this round of negotiations includes: China’s purchase commitments to the U.S. (such as agricultural products, energy, etc.), the supply of key resources such as rare earths, the advancement of tariff measures, and the progress of the “301 investigation”. The U.S. side stated that the relevant investigations are expected to be completed before July this year.In addition, according to foreign media disclosures, the United States also hopes that China will expand the scope of purchases of U.S. goods, including agricultural products, energy, aircraft and other products
? Specific topics involved in the negotiations (according to foreign media sources) According to sources quoted by Reuters: China is open to increasing imports of U.S. agricultural products. The two sides discussed procurement arrangements including poultry, beef, etc. Another source said that the two sides are exploring the establishment of new mechanisms during the negotiations, including: Trade Committee: Coordinate bilateral trade structure and fields Investment Committee: Handle specific investment issues Relevant mechanisms aim to promote the development of bilateral economic and trade relations without affecting national security and key supply chains.
? 6. Consensus and Disagreement (comprehensive information from all parties) Consensus formed: Both sides evaluated the talks as "constructive" and achieved preliminary consensus on some issues and agreed to continue to advance the negotiation process. Major differences that still exist: U.S. tariff measures against China and the uncertainty of the new tariff mechanism of the 301 investigation. Some structural trade arrangements
Based on reports from Xinhua News Agency and a number of international media, this round of negotiations has the following characteristics: Both sides have expressed their willingness to maintain stable economic and trade relations. The negotiations have made phased progress on some issues, but there are still differences on core issues such as tariffs and rules. According to Xinhua News Agency, this round of negotiations "is both an opportunity and a test," and the follow-up still needs to continue to advance between expanding cooperation and managing differences.