Renewed Trade Tensions Emerge Between the United States and China
US President Donald Trump accuses Beijing of violating trade agreement as negotiations stall.
In a significant development regarding US-China trade relations, President Donald Trump has indicated a resurgence of trade tensions, claiming that China has "totally violated its agreement" with the United States.
This assertion was made in a post on his Truth Social platform on May 30, 2025, amid stagnating negotiations between the two nations.
The remarks came shortly after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that trade discussions with China were "a bit stalled" during an interview with a news broadcaster.
The two countries had previously agreed to a temporary reduction of tariffs, which were set to pause for 90 days following talks in Geneva that aimed at de-escalating the trade war that has persisted over recent years.
Despite this agreement, Trump's claims reflect ongoing frustrations regarding trade practices.
He has not provided specific details to substantiate his allegations against China.
In response to an inquiry about the post on CNBC, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized Beijing for its actions, specifically mentioning the lack of progress in areas such as critical minerals.
Greer noted that the trade deficit between the United States and China remains significant, pointing to an absence of substantial changes in China's trade behavior.
On Thursday, Bessent suggested the potential for direct involvement from both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to address the lingering issues.
The current context indicates a complex trade relationship as both nations strive for economic stability while managing pressing concerns regarding tariffs and trade deficits.
This assertion was made in a post on his Truth Social platform on May 30, 2025, amid stagnating negotiations between the two nations.
The remarks came shortly after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that trade discussions with China were "a bit stalled" during an interview with a news broadcaster.
The two countries had previously agreed to a temporary reduction of tariffs, which were set to pause for 90 days following talks in Geneva that aimed at de-escalating the trade war that has persisted over recent years.
Despite this agreement, Trump's claims reflect ongoing frustrations regarding trade practices.
He has not provided specific details to substantiate his allegations against China.
In response to an inquiry about the post on CNBC, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized Beijing for its actions, specifically mentioning the lack of progress in areas such as critical minerals.
Greer noted that the trade deficit between the United States and China remains significant, pointing to an absence of substantial changes in China's trade behavior.
On Thursday, Bessent suggested the potential for direct involvement from both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to address the lingering issues.
The current context indicates a complex trade relationship as both nations strive for economic stability while managing pressing concerns regarding tariffs and trade deficits.
