The United States announced the postponement of a telephone conversation with China on the issue of duties

Washington offered Beijing to hold telephone talks to discuss trade duties, but the Chinese side postponed them. This was announced on October 12 by U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer.

"I can tell you that we were not notified, and as soon as we learned about it from open sources, we immediately contacted the Chinese to call them, but they postponed the decision," he said in an interview with Fox News.

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On October 10, US President Donald Trump announced the US's readiness to impose increased duties on goods from China in response to Beijing's decision to restrict exports of rare earths. In addition, the United States may limit the supply of software to China, as well as many other goods, including airplanes.

Later, on October 12, US Vice President Jay D. Vance announced Trump's readiness for a reasonable approach in negotiations with China. According to him, the American leader is ready to consider all possible options and will resolutely defend the interests of the state.

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