National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
Jake Sullivan says tariffs will not be central to talks with China The Hill’s 12:30 report – Presented by Johns Hopkins University – Biden sets optimistic tone for summer Hill’s Morning report – Presented by the National Foundation for Normal Shooting Sports “means though “Beat the virus” MORE said on Friday that export tariffs and controls will not be a top issue when the US and China have their first personal meeting next week.
“This is our effort to clearly communicate to the Chinese government how the United States intends to proceed at a strategic level, what our fundamental interests and values are, and what our concerns are about their activities,” Sullivan said during a press conference on Friday at the White House.
“I do not expect, for example, the first phase trade agreement to be a major topic of conversation next week,” he added.
The State Department announced Wednesday that next week’s meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, will take place with top Chinese officials. Sullivan and Secretary of State Anthony Blink
Antony BlinkenSullivan says tariffs will not be central to talks with China. Bill would prevent Biden from radiating Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. State MP appoints official to monitor response to “Havana syndrome” MORE he will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau.
Asked about the meeting during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Blinken said it was “an important opportunity for us to set out in very sincere terms the many concerns we have about the actions and behavior of the House.” in Beijing that question the security, prosperity and values of the United States and our allies. ”
The meeting is expected to cover a range of topics, including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and China’s behavior in Hong Kong. President Biden
Joe Biden: Pentagon takes heat to extend Guard’s time at Booker Capitol to try to make permanent expansion of children’s tax credit Sullivan says tariffs will not take center stage in talks with China MORE He said he wanted to work with Beijing on areas of common interest and would put pressure on China’s human rights record.
While the Trump administration and Beijing have been engaged in a tit-for-tat trade war for years, Sullivan’s remarks suggest that the withdrawals will take place in the back of negotiations with China moving forward.
The US and China signed a first-tier trade agreement during the Trump administration, which set guidelines for Beijing to increase its purchases of US agricultural goods, although it is unclear whether these promises have been fulfilled.
The Biden administration has said it is reviewing Trump’s trade policies.