U.S. trade relations with China

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In 1972, HP became the first U.S. electronics firm to be invited to China for trade discussions. China is a critically important market for HP and holds tremendous opportunities for its business. HP is very optimistic about doing business in China and engages in open dialogue with local governments, companies and key stakeholders in a holistic fashion to identify and advocate policies that can help open markets.  These policies impact the digital economy, promote consumer choice and support competitiveness, global citizenship and innovation.

HP's position

HP applauds the U.S. Administration and the U.S. Trade Representative for working with China to ensure progress toward implementing and enforcing China’s World Trade Organization commitments. Similarly, HP applauds China’s decision to negotiate with the U.S. Government on the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). 

HP, through its associations in China, looks forward to working with the Chinese government to maintain the momentum for continued progress on key policy and business issues. HP promotes the adoption of worldwide standards rather than proprietary standards; it advocates in favor of effective anti-counterfeiting enforcement and the protection of intellectual property.

In the United States, HP is working to educate Members of Congress about the benefits of doing business in China. HP opposes unreasonable tariffs on products exported from China to the U.S. and supports a balanced approach to trade.  HP will continue to work with other companies and stakeholders as well as the U.S. and Chinese governments to find common ground and continue to build upon a positive relationship.

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