The last round of trade talks between the United States and China took place in Shanghai in July. Photo: AP
The last round of trade talks between the United States and China took place in Shanghai in July. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Economy /  China Economy

China ‘still discussing’ next round of trade war talks with US amid escalating tensions as new tariffs loom

  • Commerce ministry spokesman confirms sides have maintained ‘effective communications’ since last round of face-to-face talks in Shanghai in July
  • China has lodged a formal diplomatic complaint with latest tariff increases by US President Donald Trump set to come into force this weekend

Orange Wang
Orange Wang

Updated: 8:27pm, 29 Aug, 2019

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The last round of trade talks between the United States and China took place in Shanghai in July. Photo: AP
The last round of trade talks between the United States and China took place in Shanghai in July. Photo: AP
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