Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the United States seeks greater economic balance with China through upcoming talks in Beijing. He stressed that Washington does not aim to alter China's governance or economic model. Greer highlighted stability as the main objective in bilateral trade relations.

Jamieson Greer outlined the US position during recent remarks on trade policy. He noted that China's system of economic management is deeply rooted and not something the United States expects to change.

“Our goal going forward is to have stability,” Greer said. He added that talks could focus on specific outcomes such as shipment volumes and types of goods exchanged between the two nations.

Greer said a meeting in Beijing would help identify areas for more balanced trade flows. He described potential discussions around how much each side ships to the other and what goods are involved.

The comments come as the Trump administration maintains focus on practical trade adjustments with China.

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