The first meeting of the trade council was held between China and the United States within the framework of the bilateral trade and economic consultation mechanism, APA reports, citing China's Ministry of Commerce.
According to the ministry, the two sides held detailed and constructive discussions on a number of issues, including the mutual reduction of tariffs.
It was also stated that trade council meetings would continue on issues related to reducing tariffs by up to $30 billion on both sides, trade in agricultural products and other matters.