China to Expected to Drop Tariffs on US Vehicles to 15%
China offered to drop its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. vehicles and grant its new, lower 15 percent most favored nation rate for the category, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal Dec. 11. The offer came in a…
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phone call on Dec. 10, the report said. China's Commerce Ministry confirmed the call took place to Reuters and issued a short statement that said: "Both sides exchanged views on putting into effect the consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders at their meeting, and pushing forward the timetable and roadmap for the next stage of economic and trade consultations work." President Donald Trump tweeted shortly after 8 a.m. on Dec. 11, "Very productive conversations going on with China! Watch for some important announcements!" U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer was on the call, reports said. His office did not respond to a request for confirmation by press time.