In a stark message, Chinese officials refuted claims of ongoing trade talks with the US, criticizing the imposition of tariffs which have exacerbated tensions between the two economic giants.
China Demands Tariff Removal for Trade Talks with Trump
China Demands Tariff Removal for Trade Talks with Trump
China urges the US to lift tariffs as a prerequisite for trade negotiations with President Trump, exposing deep divisions in recent communications.
In what appears to be a standoff amidst an escalating trade war, China has firmly called on the United States to eliminate its tariffs on Chinese imports if any serious progress toward negotiations is to be made. Chinese spokesperson He Yadong articulated that, for talks to be productive, the US must cancel all "unilateral tariff measures." This statement came as both nations navigate a turbulent economic landscape marked by retaliation; China has already begun returning purchased Boeing aircraft to the US, reflecting their discontent.
Contradicting claims from the Trump administration of active discussions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that no negotiations have occurred thus far. While President Trump has hinted at a potential softening of tariffs, he also expressed frustrations on social media about China's behavior, accusing them of exacerbating issues such as the flow of fentanyl into the US. Liu Wen, a Chinese official, insisted that unless the US takes actionable steps toward lifting tariffs, real negotiations remain unlikely.
The discourse around tariff negotiations highlights a broader context where over 80 foreign firms in China are increasingly concerned about the impact of US trade policies on their operations. With substantial tariffs imposed—up to 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on American products—the economic relationship is currently under severe strain, prompting calls from China to transform perceived crises into opportunities for collaboration. Meanwhile, conversations about striking a "big deal" remain tentative at best as both countries gauge the ramifications of their trade policies.
Contradicting claims from the Trump administration of active discussions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that no negotiations have occurred thus far. While President Trump has hinted at a potential softening of tariffs, he also expressed frustrations on social media about China's behavior, accusing them of exacerbating issues such as the flow of fentanyl into the US. Liu Wen, a Chinese official, insisted that unless the US takes actionable steps toward lifting tariffs, real negotiations remain unlikely.
The discourse around tariff negotiations highlights a broader context where over 80 foreign firms in China are increasingly concerned about the impact of US trade policies on their operations. With substantial tariffs imposed—up to 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on American products—the economic relationship is currently under severe strain, prompting calls from China to transform perceived crises into opportunities for collaboration. Meanwhile, conversations about striking a "big deal" remain tentative at best as both countries gauge the ramifications of their trade policies.
