Trade Talks in Focus: U.S. Looks Beyond Chinese Imports

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addresses global counterparts concerning tariffs, emphasizing the need to diversify U.S. imports away from China. Following President Trump's announcement of temporary tariff reduction, Greer will engage with Taiwanese and Israeli officials, stressing the urgency of reducing dependency on Chinese goods.

In a bid to reconsider U.S. trade relationships, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will engage in conversations with both Taiwanese and Israeli officials about tariffs. This follows lengthy discussions with Vietnamese counterparts.

Greer's meetings come in the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily lower tariffs on various countries, a measure that has been widely anticipated by international trade partners.

Highlighting the critical need for diversification, Greer underscored the situation's urgency due to America's current heavy reliance on Chinese imports, which calls for exploring alternative trade avenues.

(With inputs from agencies.)