China Demands Total Tariff Removal and Denies Trade Talks with the U.S.

China has demanded that the United States completely total tariff removal unilateral and denied that trade negotiations are underway. This defiant stance contrasts with recent signals of rapprochement from President Donald Trump.

Chinese Trade Ministry Demands Concrete Steps from Washington

“The U.S. government should fully withdraw the tariffs if it truly wants to resolve this conflict,” said He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce. He also dismissed reports of progress in talks and urged Washington to show genuine willingness.

Trump Hints at Tariff Reduction but Fails to Sway Beijing

Trump suggested that “everything is on the table” with China, hinting at possible flexibility. However, Beijing considers such remarks insufficient without concrete commitments.

Xi Jinping Ignores Trump’s Repeated Outreach Attempts

According to Bloomberg, China demands greater diplomatic respect and the formal appointment of a negotiator to restart talks. So far, Xi Jinping has not responded to Trump’s attempts to reestablish communication.

Trump Softens Stance on China Considers Trade Deal 

President Donald Trump surprised many by announcing he would adopt a “very cordial” tone with China in future…

China Calls for U.S. Coherence, Rejects Sanctions and Taiwan Support

Beijing also demands consistent U.S. policy and resolution of key concerns such as American sanctions and Taiwan’s status. The island remains a highly sensitive issue for China.

Trump Accuses China over Boeing Deal and Fentanyl

Trump once again attacked China, blaming it for refusing to accept Boeing aircraft and for its alleged role in fentanyl trafficking. He called for sanctions and immediate action on the issue.

China Responds Calmly and Warns Other Nations

Beijing described the high tariffs as “pointless” and warned other countries about entering agreements with the U.S. that might endanger their own interests amid rising trade tensions.

Friction Spreads to Trade, Defense, and Global Confidence

China’s Ministry of Defense blamed certain “biased individuals in the U.S.” for stalling military dialogue. Pan Gongsheng, head of the People’s Bank of China, warned of a looming era of “high friction and low trust” in the global economy. Attention now turns to possible economic stimulus measures from Beijing to shield growth.