The United States should work with China in the same direction to resolve trade disputes through equal-footed consultation, a Chinese spokesperson advised on Tuesday, stressing that pressure or threat will not work.

Lou Qinjian, the spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature, made the remarks at a news conference.

Commenting on the US decision to impose an additional 10-per cent tariff on goods imported from China, Lou said the US unilateral tariff move violated the World Trade Organisation rules.

He said the move also disrupted the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.

“China stands ready to work with the US to address each other’s concerns through dialogue and consultation on the basis of mutual respect, equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit.

“It will never accept any act of pressuring or threatening. We will firmly defend our national sovereignty, security and development interests,” he said.

Lou further stated that China is hoping that the US can return to the path of resolving problems through dialogue and consultation.

[DailyPost]