Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will visit France to participate in the sixth round of economic and trade consultations with the United States. The meetings are scheduled to take place from Saturday through Tuesday. Officials say the talks will focus on addressing several ongoing disputes in the trade relationship. The negotiations highlight the importance of dialogue between the two major economies.
China has urged the United States to reconsider recent trade investigations. Beijing believes such measures risk escalating tensions and increasing tariffs. Officials say disputes should be resolved through constructive consultation. The France meeting provides an opportunity for both sides to present their positions.
Chinese authorities say the US has launched Section 301 investigations targeting 16 economies under claims of industrial overcapacity. China rejects these allegations and describes the probes as unilateral trade actions. Officials also cited decisions from the World Trade Organization indicating that tariffs imposed through Section 301 measures violate international trade rules. The rulings have been used to challenge the US approach.
China also emphasized the interconnected nature of global commerce. Production and consumption frequently occur in different regions, creating complex supply chains. Officials argue that labeling export-driven industries as overcapacity ignores the reality of international trade. They say cross-border commerce remains essential for economic balance.
In addition, China is reviewing separate US investigations involving products allegedly linked to forced labor. These probes involve roughly 60 economies worldwide. Officials said they will carefully assess the developments and protect their country’s interests if needed. The outcome of the upcoming talks could influence future economic relations.