China Blames US Trade Policies for Rising Tensions, Warns Against Economic Decoupling
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has attributed escalating trade tensions to US restrictive measures implemented after recent bilateral talks. The minister warned against economic decoupling during a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing, according to official statements.
China Points to US Policies as Primary Cause of Trade Friction
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has publicly attributed the recent escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies to American policy decisions, according to reports from the Ministry of Commerce. The minister’s comments came during a meeting with Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook in Beijing this week, where he discussed the current state of bilateral economic relations.