US needs to up sincerity: Commerce Ministry

The United States needs to increase its sincerity and correct its wrong practices if it wants to continue trade talks with China, said the Ministry of Commerce.

The ministry made the remarks after the Trump administration since May 10 raised tariffs on Chinese goods and restricted Huawei's business operations, which has harmed the interests of companies and financial markets on both sides.

Gao Feng, ministry spokesman, said the US government's recent moves have unilaterally escalated trade friction, resulting in serious frustration in economic and trade negotiations.

China's position has always been clear: the US needs to up its sincerity and correct its wrong practices if it wants to continue talks, which need to be based on mutual respect with both sides treating each other equally, he said.