US blames China for breakdown of technology trade talks

The United States blamed China on Wednesday for a breakdown in trade talks aimed at eliminating tariffs on a new generation of technology products and everyday consumer electronics like speakers and flat-panel displays.

“The United States is extremely disappointed that it became necessary today to suspend negotiations to expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA),” US Trade Representative Michael Froman said in a statement.

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