China signaled the nation is “assessing” potential trade talks with the U.S. amid the Trump administration's trade war but urged Washington to show “sincerity” to establish trust.

“As the #US has recently reached out through relevant channels multiple times, expressing a desire to engage in talks with China over #tariff issues, #China is currently assessing the situation,” a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said in a statement, shared on social platform X by the Chinese Embassy.

“In any potential dialogue or talks, if the US does not rectify its erroneous unilateral tariff measures, it would demonstrate a complete lack of sincerity and further undermine mutual trust,” the ministry added. “Saying one thing while doing another, or even attempting to use talks as a cover for coercion and blackmail, will not work with China.”

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