China on Tuesday reaffirmed its determination to continue its trade dispute with the United States while signalling readiness for renewed negotiations.
The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing stated that China would uphold its position in the ongoing “trade war” and was prepared to see it through if tensions escalate.
At the same time, the ministry emphasised Beijing’s continued openness to dialogue with Washington.
The statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on Chinese imports starting 1 November. In response, China introduced new restrictions on exports of rare earth materials, essential components in global high-tech manufacturing, where it dominates the market.
The ministry also addressed a delayed phone call between U.S. and Chinese officials. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Fox News that China had not provided prior notice of the new export controls and had postponed the scheduled call.
Beijing countered by saying it had informed Washington through the bilateral export control dialogue mechanism. The ministry stressed that the new measures were lawful and did not constitute an export ban, noting that applications meeting legal requirements would be approved.
However, industry stakeholders warned that the complex application process could result in delays lasting weeks or even months, with no guarantee of approval.
China also criticised the U.S. for what it called “erroneous practices,” stating that Washington could not expect meaningful talks while simultaneously threatening new restrictions.
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