USTR Katherine Tai Holds First Meeting With China’s Trade Team

The top trade officials in the U.S. and China meeting for the first time. The exchange happening virtually. Ambassador Katherine Tai held an introductory virtual meeting with China’s Vice Premier, Liu He.

The top trade officials in the U.S. and China meeting for the first time. The exchange happening virtually.

Ambassador Katherine Tai held an introductory virtual meeting with China’s Vice Premier, Liu He.
The two discussing the importance of the trade relationship.

During what’s being called a candid but constructive exchange, Ambassador Tai discussed the guiding principles of the Biden Administration’s trade policy and her ongoing review of the relationship.

Outstanding are the trade tariffs and company sanctions imposed under the last administration.Tai said she expected further discussion with Liu.

A statement from China’s Commerce Ministry described the call Wednesday as “candid, pragmatic and constructive.” It also said both sides had agreed to keep communicating.

AgWeb-Logo crop
Related Stories
Just days before the Douglas, Ariz., port of entry is set to welcome Mexican cattle, a confirmed bovine case in Sonora throws the USDA’s phased reopening timeline into question.
Industry analysts expect the move could ease phosphate pricing pressure, though not necessarily return the market to “normal.”
The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border on Aug. 24 is expected to have a short-term impact on cattle markets, but analysts say the return of Mexican feeder cattle will not fundamentally change long-term supply.
Read Next
Top Story
An online memorial auction on Sept. 4 honors Adam Massman, the 17-year-old quarterback and cattle showman who touched lives from the football field to the showring.
Get News Daily
Get Market Alerts
Get News & Markets App