A Chinese official confirmed that his country is discussing with the American side the issue of reducing some tariffs.

He also indicated that China is in close contact with the United States regarding the Joint Trade Council, according to Al Arabiya.

U.S. President Donald Trump had announced in February last year raising global tariffs on imported goods to the United States from 10% to 15% with immediate effect, a day after the Supreme Court's decision to cancel most of the comprehensive tariffs he had imposed.