China, US fail to reach compromise on textile row

China and the United States have failed at a second round of talks to resolve a simmering row over the latter's punitive limits on Chinese clothing imports, China's commerce ministry said yesterday.

The technical-level talks were however "frank" and "pragmatic" and the two sides will decide on a next round though consultations, the ministry said in a statement.

"The two sides agreed to keep the channel of exchange open and continue the consultations to find out an appropriate way to solve the textile and garment issue," the ministry said.

(Courtesy China Daily)