多边商讨的目的并不是为了一蹴而就地解决贸易不平衡，而是为了达成一个中期的解决方案，慢慢地减少贸易的不平衡。
The aim of multilateral consultation was not to seek to solve imbalances in one fell swoop, but rather to solidify agreement on a medium-term approach that could reduce imbalances gradually over time.