US to push China on farm trade, product safety
Sunday, 2 December 2007
WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters): The United States will push China to open its markets to more US farm goods and ensure the safety of its exports during high-level talks next month in Beijing, US officials said yesterday.
US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, US Trade Representative Susan Schwab and acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner will be in Beijing on December 11 for the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade talks.
Gutierrez and Schwab co-chair the forum, along with Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi. It was established in 1983 and elevated to a Cabinet-level commission several years ago as increased trade between the two countries led to more friction.
The United States will also urge China during the December 11 meeting to maintain an open, competitive market and beef up efforts to stop piracy and counterfeiting, US officials said.
US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, US Trade Representative Susan Schwab and acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner will be in Beijing on December 11 for the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade talks.
Gutierrez and Schwab co-chair the forum, along with Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi. It was established in 1983 and elevated to a Cabinet-level commission several years ago as increased trade between the two countries led to more friction.
The United States will also urge China during the December 11 meeting to maintain an open, competitive market and beef up efforts to stop piracy and counterfeiting, US officials said.