Calling the U.S. position “groundless” and demanding cancellation of all American tariffs, China has boldly rejected President Donald Trump’s remarks about active trade negotiations.
The latest standoff comes amid a high-stakes economic battle where the Trump administration has imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods.
China’s hard-line stance reveals that it has no intention of backing down against what it views as American economic aggression.
Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong bluntly dismissed Washington’s suggestions of ongoing talks.
“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 stated, directly contradicting President Trump’s recent optimistic statements about tariff reductions.
Spokesperson He added:
“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.”
The economic conflict has escalated dramatically in recent months. After the U.S. imposed massive 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing hit back with 125% tariffs on American products.
China also restricted exports of crucial rare earth minerals and filed multiple cases against the United States at the World Trade Organization.
China’s commerce ministry has established clear preconditions for any potential negotiations.
The communist regime has insisted that talks must be “conducted on the basis of mutual respect and in an equal manner.”
This comes after President Trump reportedly attempted unsuccessfully to contact Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Beijing’s strategy has clearly shifted toward protecting its own interests rather than addressing American concerns.
China’s resolute stance follows President Trump’s suggestion that tariff rates on Chinese exports could potentially decrease from the current 145%.
Despite the trade tensions, President Trump expressed willingness to be “very nice” to Chinese President Xi and work together.
The economic impact has already begun to ripple through both nations. Major Wall Street banks have lowered China’s GDP outlook due to the trade tensions.
In turn, Beijing has instructed businesses to redirect export goods to the domestic market to mitigate damage.
China has also threatened countermeasures against any countries that align with U.S. interests at its expense.
Although Chinese officials like top financial regulator Pan Gongsheng attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington, no bilateral meetings have been announced.
This further underscores China’s unwillingness to engage with American negotiators unless preconditions are met, regardless of President Trump’s more conciliatory tone recently.
The standoff highlights President Trump’s continued commitment to putting America first in global trade, even as the communist regime attempts to dictate terms.
