CCTV News: According to reports, US President Trump told reporters that the 145% tariff on China is indeed very high. After the agreement is reached, the US tariff on China will be significantly reduced, but will not be reduced to zero. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bescent said that China and the United States may reach a comprehensive agreement within two to three years, and negotiations with China on such agreements have not yet begun. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized at a regular press conference on the afternoon of April 23 that the US side said it would reach an agreement with China while constantly putting out extreme pressure. This is not the correct way to deal with China and it is not feasible.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said: "China has long pointed out that there are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars, and protectionism has no way out. 'Decoupling and breaking chains' will only isolate itself. China's attitude towards the tariff war launched by the United States is very clear. We are unwilling to fight and are not afraid of fighting. Fighting, we will accompany you to the end; talking, the door is open. If the US really wants to resolve the problem through dialogue and negotiation, it should stop threats and blackmail and talk with China on the basis of equality, respect and reciprocity. While saying that we should reach an agreement with China, we will continue to put extreme pressure on it. This is not the right way to deal with China and it will not work."
