China, U.S. Commerce Chiefs Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks on Trade Amid Growing Tensions

What’s new: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo engaged in “candid, professional and constructive” discussions on trade issues during a meeting in Washington on Thursday, the Chinese commerce ministry said.

Wang raised key concerns regarding U.S. semiconductor policy, export controls, foreign investment review and Washington’s overall economic and trade policies toward China during the meeting, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.