BEIJING: The United States should lift all unilateral tariff measures against China if it "truly" wanted to solve the trade issue, a spokesman for China's commerce ministry said on Thursday.

He Yadong, a ministry spokesperson, made the remark at a regular press briefing, urging the U.S. to pay attention to the "rational voices" of the international community and domestic parties.

There have not been economic and trade negotiations between the two countries, He said.