National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
Jake SullivanBiden commits to working with ‘Quad’ countries to expand access to vaccines The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – House passes relief bill; Biden is first for address for overnight defense: home pass .9T COVID-19 account | McConnell says Capitol security reminds him of ‘last visit to Kabul’ Austin, Blinken on his way to South Korea, Japan during first overseas trips MORE Friday said tariffs and export controls will not be a top issue when the US and China hold their first personal meeting next week.
“This is our attempt to communicate clearly to the Chinese government how the United States intends to work at a strategic level, what we believe are our fundamental interests and values and what keeps us engaged in their activities,” Sullivan said. said during a press conference. at the White House Friday.
“I do not expect, for example, the phase one trade transaction to be a major topic of discussion next week,” he added.
The State Department announced on Wednesday that the meeting with top Chinese officials will take place next week in Anchorage, Alaska. Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Antony Blinken The Japanese Prime Minister is expected to be Biden’s first foreign visit to the White House in Biden to work with ‘Quad’ countries to expand access to vaccines. will meet with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Yang Jiechi, a member of the Politburo.
Asked about the meeting during a hearing later in the House of Representatives later Wednesday, Blinken said it’s an important opportunity for us to address the many concerns we have about Beijing’s actions and behavior. the security, prosperity challenge, very honest interpretation and values of the United States and our allies. ”
The meeting is expected to cover a range of topics, including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and China’s behavior in Hong Kong. President Biden
Joe Biden The memorandum: Nationwide rallies for Biden on his COVID-19 response Democrats debate fast over infrastructure package The Japanese prime minister is expected to be Biden’s first foreign visit to the White House MORE. said it wanted to work with Beijing in areas of shared interest and would put pressure on China’s human rights record.
While the Trump administration and Beijing have been engaged in an unpredictable trade war for years, Sullivan’s remarks suggest that the levies will take a back seat in the negotiations with China moving forward.
During the Trump administration, the US and China signed a phase one trade agreement setting out guidelines for Beijing to increase its purchases of US agricultural goods, although it is unclear whether the promises were kept.
The Biden government has said it is reviewing Trump’s trade policy.