Beijing has forcefully denied assertions from the Trump administration about active trade talks, emphasizing they are not negotiating while betting on U.S. political instability to bolster their position in the ongoing trade war.
China Stands Firm Amid Trade Tensions with the U.S.
China Stands Firm Amid Trade Tensions with the U.S.
As China dismisses claims of ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration, the standoff continues to intensify.
In the ongoing trade conflict between China and the United States, Beijing is opting to stand resolute rather than engage in negotiations as claimed by the Trump administration. Recently, the U.S. has suggested that discussions are underway to resolve the trade dispute, even positing that a resolution may be imminent. However, China's Foreign Ministry countered these claims emphatically on Friday, stating via social media platform X, “China and the U.S. are NOT having any consultation or negotiation. The U.S. should stop creating confusion.”
The foreign ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, further remarked that the U.S. is misleading the public, dismissing any reports of talks as "fake news." This latest response illustrates that China’s leadership, under Xi Jinping, is seemingly willing to weather the consequences of a trade standoff, presuming that it can endure the economic ramifications longer than the Trump administration, which is grappling with political pressures and fluctuations in the stock market.
Analysts, including Yun Sun from the Stimson Center, suggest that China perceives a desire from Trump to de-escalate tensions. “The Chinese are not eager to climb down the ladder,” Ms. Sun commented. She noted that any willingness from Beijing to return to the negotiation table would likely hinge on U.S. concessions or goodwill gestures, such as a reduction in imposed tariffs or clear indications that the U.S. is extending an olive branch to engage with Xi directly.
