China Stands Firm Amid U.S. Trade Claims, Dismisses Negotiation Rumors

As the U.S. administration touts potential trade resolution talks, China declares that no negotiations are taking place, emphasizing its resolve to withstand the ongoing trade war with the U.S. under President Trump.

In a confrontational turn in the ongoing trade war, China has firmly denied claims made by the Trump administration regarding ongoing negotiations to resolve tariff disputes. The Foreign Ministry issued strong statements refuting assertions from President Trump and his officials that talks were in progress, proclaiming via social media platform X: "China and the U.S. are NOT having any consultation or negotiation. The U.S. should stop creating confusion."

Beijing's remarks came after a foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, labeled suggestions of dialogue as "fake news," indicating a decisive response to what they view as misleading claims from the U.S. As political analysts observe the situation, it appears that China's leadership, guided by Xi Jinping, feels increasingly confident in their ability to sustain the trade feud without yielding to U.S. pressure.

Analysts believe that China is playing a calculated strategic game. "The Chinese are not eager to climb down the ladder," noted Yun Sun, director of the China program at the Stimson Center in Washington. She suggested that Beijing sees Trump as the party under pressure, ready to compromise while China waits for U.S. concessions. Further negotiations are contingent upon the U.S. demonstrating goodwill, such as rolling back tariffs or showing that Trump is the one reaching out first to Xi.

As tensions simmer, both sides remain entrenched in their positions, hinting at a prolonged dispute that could have significant implications for global trade and economics.