China could reject new trade talks if other tariffs are imposed: WSJ

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Chinese government may refuse to participate in trade talks with the United States later this month if the Trump government goes ahead with tariffs on imported Chinese goods, citing Chinese officials.

The United States had proposed the talks, but at the same time they had advanced plans for additional tariffs on some $ 200 billion worth of Chinese products, the newspaper reported.

The report quotes a senior Chinese official saying the country would not negotiate "with a gun pointed at his head".

Other officials who advise the country's leaders suggest that China imposes limits on the sale of parts and supplies needed by US companies, using "export restrictions" to threaten their supply chains.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin proposed new trade negotiations around September 20th.

Although China has begun to discuss its assistance plans, it has begun to question whether to participate because of the possibility of announcing new tariffs this week.