JAKARTA - The Chinese government hopes that President Donald Trump's government will not be careless in deciding the imposition of trade rates considering that economic and trade cooperation benefits both parties.

"Therefore, maintaining a healthy and stable economic relationship is a fundamental interest of both countries and the nation," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press conference in Beijing, Tuesday, January 21.

US President Donald Trump soon after being sworn in on Monday (20/1) said he plans to charge 25 percent in Canada and Mexico on February 1, 2025.

This was conveyed by Trump when signing an executive order after returning to the Oval Room.

"China and US economic relations that are healthy and stable are also conducive to global economic growth," said Guo Jiakun as quoted by ANTARA.

China, Guo Jiakun said, is ready to follow the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthening dialogue and communication with the US, managing differences well and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.

"We hope the US will work with us to promote growth in bilateral trade and stable, healthy and sustainable economic relations," said Guo Jiakun.

Despite all the differences and friction, according to Guo Jiakun, the two countries have a lot of common interest and space for extraordinary cooperation.

"Both parties can strengthen dialogue and coordination for this purpose," said Guo Jiakun.

Diketahui selama masa kampanye, Trump menjanjikan tariff 10 hingga 20 persen untuk semua barang impor dan 60 persen untuk produk China.

However, on the first day after being sworn in, Trump "only" ordered his subordinates to tackle global unfair trade practices and investigate whether Beijing had complied with the deal signed during its first term.

In a statement, Trump called Canada a "very bad user," adding that the two countries had allowed many people to cross the border into the US and circulate fentanyl (drugs).

Recently, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that the rates Trump may impose would increase prices for Americans.

Trump also said that he had spoken to Trudeau.


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