TOKYO — China on Thursday said it is not currently negotiating with the U.S. on trade, just after President Donald Trump said the two sides were in direct contact.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ regular briefing, Guo Jiakun was asked about American suggestions that talks were ongoing and that a deal on tariffs could be coming. “None of that is true,” Guo replied. “China and the U.S. are not having consultations or negotiations on tariffs, still less reaching a deal.”
