1st LD Writethru: China, U.S. reach preliminary consensus on some issues, says China int'l trade representative


PARIS, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese and U.S. teams held candid, in-depth and constructive consultations here from Sunday to Monday, reached preliminary consensus on some issues, and agreed to continue the consultation process, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.

The topics discussed between the two sides included bilateral tariff levels under the new circumstances, the possible further extension of arrangements related to bilateral tariffs and relevant non-tariff measures, said Li Chenggang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice minister of commerce, at a briefing following the new round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks.

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