- Higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods hurt American businesses and consumers, and it would be "wise" to reduce them, said Frank Lavin, a former undersecretary of Commerce for international trade.
- Mutual reduction in tariffs would improve the working relationship between the U.S. and China, said Lavin, who also once served as U.S. ambassador to Singapore.
- "And then let's start tackling some of these trade issues one by one and help China move to world norms," he added.