US should seek positive trade results based on respect: spokeswoman

BEIJING: The United States should seek positive trade outcomes based on equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Mao emphasises cooperation following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
China wants to use the trade consultation mechanism to achieve fair and beneficial outcomes.
The message stresses equality, respect, and shared benefit in future China-US economic relations.

Mao made the remarks in response to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks on the current tariff levels with China.

"What I want to stress is that we hope the U.S. side will work together with China to follow the important consensus reached in the phone call between the two heads of state, make good use of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, and strive for positive outcomes on the basis of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit," she said.

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