China is making a fool out of the U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the trade talks for the second time, whether aiming for public humiliation or actual situation between the two countries that is happening.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun has made another short statement, urging the U.S. to not cause confusion to the public regarding trade talks between Beijing and Washington, saying that there are no talks going on at this moment.
At a regular press conference per report from local media, Guo highlighted that he, along with officials from the Ministry of Commerce, had already clarified the situation the day before, emphatically stating that there are currently no trade talks or discussions concerning tariffs between China and the U.S.
Regarding potential tariff exemptions for certain American products, Guo commented there will be another authority handling this matter.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed that discussions between the U.S. and China regarding trade are in progress. This contradicts claims from China coming out earlier that no such talks have occurred to alleviate the ongoing trade dispute.
Trump informed reporters of a meeting that took place that morning but did not disclose the participants. Despite China’s denial of engaging in trade negotiations with the U.S., a White House official stated that lower-level face-to-face discussions and a phone call between the two countries’ staff occurred this week.
The conflicting reports from both Washington and Beijing highlight the strained communication and uncertainty surrounding the current trade tensions, contributing to market instability and prolonging economic challenges for both nations.
American businesses are grappling with escalating import expenses, while Chinese exporters are facing reduced demand from the U.S. President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a potential reduction in tensions with China. Bessent emphasized the necessity of reducing the excessively high tariffs between the two countries before progressing with trade talks, stating that de-escalation is vital for the world’s top economies to readjust their trade dynamics.
