US Trade Representative, China's Commerce Minister Clash on APEC Sidelines

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai clashed with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. [AP Photo]

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai raised complaints about China's state-led economic policies during a meeting on Friday with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, who objected to U.S. tariffs and trade policies, their offices said.

But statements from the U.S. Trade Representative's office and China's Commerce Ministry both emphasized the need for Washington and Beijing to maintain communication on trade.