China says it hopes to ‘properly manage differences’ with the U.S. on trade

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China is emphasizing its willingness to negotiate as increased tariffs on exports to the United States may soon become a reality.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has always maintained communication with “relevant” U.S. authorities on economy and trade, ministry spokesperson He Yadong said in response on Thursday.
“The Chinese side hopes that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, both sides will … properly manage differences,” He told reporters, according to a CNBC translation of the Mandarin.

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