China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting in Shenzhen

China and the United States discussed tariff cuts, agricultural trade and other economic issues at their first trade council meeting on Friday, Nov. 13, China’s Commerce Ministry said. The talks came ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Shenzhen next week. The ministry announced no agreement, while Beijing continues urging Washington to implement a proposed US$60 billion package of reciprocal tariff reductions.