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FR Notice to Set 25% Tariff Beginning Friday, Says USTR

The Office of U.S. Trade Representative soon will publish a Federal Register notice setting the 25 percent third tranche tariff increase (see 1905060028) to take effect 12:01 a.m. Friday, USTR Robert Lighthizer told a media briefing Monday. China confirmed Tuesday…

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that Vice Premier Liu He will lead the delegation that travels to Washington for the 11th round of U.S. trade talks opening Thursday. China regards it as “natural to have differences in a negotiation,” a Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson responded to Lighthizer’s allegations that the talks derailed last week in Beijing after China reneged on previously negotiated commitments. “The Chinese side will not sidestep differences and has good faith in continuing consultations,” said the spokesperson.