US Seeks Public Comment on New Trade Board With China

The new mechanism, approved by the two countries’ leaders last month, will identify non-sensitive products from both sides that may qualify for tariff cuts.

A cargo ship sails into the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on Oct. 13, 2025. -/AFP via Getty Images

The Trump administration is seeking public comment on the creation of the Board of Trade, taking the first step toward establishing a new mechanism to manage trade relations between Washington and Beijing.

In a June 2 statement, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said comment submissions will be open through July 10.