Beijing emphasizes open trade talks with U.S. as Trump administration considers reducing 145% tariffs

With China asserting its resistance to U.S. tariffs, the Trump administration weighs reducing a staggering 145% tariffs contingent on negotiation outcomes, raising questions about future trade dynamics.

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The Headline

Negotiation Dynamics and China's Resilience

The US should stop threatening and blackmailing China.
Guo Jiakun
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Aljazeera
There needs to be a rebalancing of trade relations with China before deescalation and a big deal.
Scott Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary
Aljazeera
Proposed reduction in tariffs on China
145%
Aljazeera
Key Facts
  • Trump administration officials hint at reducing a staggering 145% tariffs on China, contingent on negotiation success.Aljazeera
  • China vows to fight against the negative impact of Trump's tariffs, stating they won’t be bullied.Msnbc

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Public Reaction

U.S. Lawmakers' Strong Reactions

China’s assertion was absurd.
Rick Scott
U.S. Senator
Foxbusiness
Key Facts
  • Lawmakers in the U.S. dismiss China's claims about being bullied, calling for defunding anti-American organizations.Foxbusiness
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Background Context

Background on U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Key Facts
  • Beijing emphasizes that the door for trade talks with the U.S. remains open, opposing Trump's negotiating tactics.Bbc
  • China has consistently accused the U.S. of exerting 'extreme pressure' in negotiations.1

Other Facts in these Reports

European Union economy commissioner expresses continued commitment to U.S. relations despite tariffs.
Aljazeera
U.S. actions are perceived as a zero-sum game harmful to international trade.
China views the current tariffs as a global trade war initiated by the U.S..
Foxbusiness
Trump's approach criticized, likened to a 'cowardly lion.'
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