China’s government says it hopes China and the United States can reach an agreement soon to reduce import tariffs. A Chinese government spokesperson says the two sides aim to conclude the process “at an early date,” indicating both parties are working toward lowering trade barriers.

The reports provide the same core message across outlets: the statement comes from China’s side, and it frames tariff reductions as the subject of potential talks or an intended deal with the U.S. None of the sources included here provide details such as specific tariff lines, timelines, or the status of negotiations.

While the outlets differ slightly in wording—such as describing the outcome as an “agreement” or a “deal”—they all attribute the expectation of early progress to China’s spokesperson and describe the goal as tariff reductions between the two countries. The coverage emphasizes intent rather than confirmed terms, reflecting the absence of publicly stated specifics in the excerpts provided.