Demanding that the United States bow down and practically beg on its knees, communist China has rejected President Donald Trump’s statements about ongoing trade negotiations.
Although the president recently suggested that tariffs might come down substantially, China insisted America must make the first move in what has become an intensifying economic chess match.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a blunt denial that effectively called the president a liar.
Spokesman He Yadong minced no words in contradicting President Trump’s recent optimistic statements about trade progress with the regime.
“Any claims about the progress of China-U.S. trade negotiations are groundless as trying to catch the wind and have no factual basis,” He declared.
He continued:
“The unilateral tariff increase measures were initiated by the United States. If the United States really wants to solve the problem, it should face up to the rational voices of the international community and all parties at home, completely cancel all unilateral tariff measures against China, and find ways to resolve differences through equal dialogue.”
This firm stance comes after President Trump suggested the final tariff rate on Chinese exports would decrease from the current 145%.
The economic standoff has escalated dramatically under President Trump’s leadership.
The U.S. imposed a massive 145% tariff wall against Chinese imports in a massive effort to correct trade imbalances.
However, the move prompted Beijing to retaliate with 125% tariffs on American products.
China has also restricted exports of critical rare earth minerals and filed multiple complaints against the United States at the World Trade Organization.
Despite Beijing’s hard-line stance, President Trump has maintained his characteristic optimism, expressing a willingness to be “very nice” to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Still, reports indicate President Trump has unsuccessfully attempted to contact Xi directly for negotiations.
The diplomatic snub underscores the deepening rift between the world’s two largest economies.
China’s strategy appears to have shifted significantly in response to what it claims to be inconsistent American policies.
Rather than prioritizing negotiations with the U.S., Beijing is focusing on its domestic needs and economic self-sufficiency.
The Chinese government is actively encouraging businesses to redirect export goods to their domestic market to offset the impact of American tariffs.
Wall Street banks have already begun lowering China’s GDP outlook due to these escalating trade tensions, creating potential ripple effects throughout the global economy.
Meanwhile, Beijing continues to issue warnings that any countries aligning with American interests at China’s expense will face swift countermeasures.
For negotiations to restart, China has outlined clear preconditions: respect from Washington, a consistent American position, and addressing concerns on sanctions and Taiwan.
Despite Beijing’s public posturing, President Trump’s America-first trade policies continue to put pressure on China’s export-dependent economy.
