The escalating trade war between the United States and China reached a new level of tension as a Chinese diplomat emphasized that her country “does not back down” in the face of U.S. tariffs. China has retaliated against President Trump’s tariffs with levies totaling 84%, prompting Trump to raise U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%. Despite this, China maintains that it does not want a trade war but will not shy away from one. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson shared a video of Mao Zedong denouncing the U.S. in the context of the Korean War to emphasize China’s resilience in the face of trade disputes.
As Trump calls for negotiations, China’s pride and history of exploitation by Western powers may hinder any progress in reaching a compromise. The Chinese government insists that any dialogue should be conducted on equal footing and with mutual respect. Trump’s actions are seen as detrimental to U.S.-China relations, with the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong warning against strong-arming other countries with tariffs.
Despite Trump’s apparent desire to strike a deal, reaching an agreement with China may be difficult due to China’s defensive instincts and pride. The ongoing tensions suggest that a resolution to the trade dispute may be far off, as both sides are reluctant to come to the negotiating table until they feel compelled to do so.
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