U.S. and China Show Divergent Trade Priorities at APEC Meetings
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, the U.S. and China demonstrated differing trade priorities despite recent high-level diplomatic engagement between their leaders. While China emphasized lower tariffs and progress toward a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP), the U.S. focused on balanced trade and did not commit to reducing tariffs.
Topics: APEC free trade tariffs U.S.-China relations