US promises new approach to trade relations with China, saying it will take 'all steps necessary' to protect US interests 'to the hilt'
The US has promised a new approach to trade relations with China, saying it will take "all steps necessary" to protect US interests "to the hilt".
"For too long, China's lack of adherence to global trading norms has undercut the prosperity of Americans and others around the world," she told a briefing in Washington. But Ms Tai, who was appointed by President Joe Biden in April, said the Chinese government continued to "pour billions of dollars" into subsidising industries such as agriculture, steel and semi-conductors, making it impossible for the US to compete.
She also said she would drop Donald Trump's Phase 2 deal - yet to come into force - which sought deeper reforms to China's state-backed economy, saying it was unlikely to succeed. "Unlike the past, this administration will engage from a position of strength because we are investing in our workers and our infrastructure.
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