Trump urges China to initiate tariff negotiations as trade war escalates, with both sides imposing heavy tariffs and trading insults.
In Short
President Trump has called for China to negotiate over the escalating trade conflict, emphasising that it is their responsibility to initiate talks.
The trade dispute has led to significant tariffs on both sides, with high tensions and lack of communication persisting between the nations.
President Donald Trump has urged China to initiate discussions to address the growing trade conflict between the United States and China.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that “the ball is in China’s court” and emphasized that it is China who needs to negotiate.
Trump’s statement highlighted China’s intent to benefit from the American market, asserting that they seek access to U.S. consumers and financial resources.
The ongoing trade dispute has led to both nations imposing significant tariffs on each other, with no resolution appearing imminent.
Boeing hit
Recent reports indicate that China has instructed airlines to suspend Boeing jet deliveries, a move seen as retaliation against U.S. tariffs that have surged to as high as 145% on their goods.
Earlier, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with China on social media, referencing a significant Boeing deal from his previous term that he feels China has failed to honour.
The Trump administration is also pursuing negotiations with multiple trading partners to lower tariffs in exchange for reduced levies imposed on those countries.
However, high-level communications between the U.S. and China remain absent, with both sides engaged in escalating rhetoric and tariff hikes.
