China has called on the United States to remove tariffs on Chinese goods as a gesture of seriousness from President Trump in resolving the ongoing trade war. A Chinese official stated that, despite claims from the Trump administration, no discussions have taken place yet between the two powers, according to reports from Sinjali.com.
The trade war has escalated, with China retaliating by returning Boeing aircraft previously ordered by the U.S. as an act of vengeance over tariffs. While Trump has indicated that tariffs will be “significantly reduced, but not completely eliminated,” the tensions continue to rise.
Key Developments in the Trade War:
- China’s Demand for Action: A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, He Yadong, emphasized that the U.S. must lift “all unilateral tariff measures” in order to reach a resolution.
- Retaliation by China: In response to the tariffs, China has already returned two Boeing aircraft, demonstrating a direct retaliatory measure against the U.S. trade policies.
- Trump’s Response: Despite these developments, President Trump expressed optimism for a deal, but warned that Boeing must reconsider selling aircraft to China. Trump also reiterated that while tariffs may be reduced, they will not be fully eliminated.
- False Claims of Talks: Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed reports about ongoing talks, calling the information misleading, and confirming that no meetings had taken place.
This latest escalation shows that both sides are maintaining a hard stance as the trade war between the two largest economies continues. With both sides engaging in retaliatory actions, it remains unclear when a resolution will be achieved.
