Li Chenggang

China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with U.S.

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China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with U.S.

Container ships are seen at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on April 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP China appointed a new top international trade negotiator on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) amid tariff tensions with the United States. Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Explainers, analysis, videos and views The Chinese government said that … Read more

China changes top trade negotiator amid tariff war with US

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China changes top trade negotiator amid tariff war with US

China on Wednesday removed Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen from his role as trade negotiator and replaced him with a former Chinese representative to the World Trade Organization, amid an escalating tariff war with the United States. Li Chenggang, 58, who previously served as Assistant Commerce Minister during the first Donald Trump administration, has taken … Read more