Beijing has firmly rejected U.S. accusations of violating a trade agreement, calling them “unreasonable” and urging the U.S. to “reflect on itself.” This strong denial comes after China itself criticized the U.S. for new AI chip export controls and proposed student visa revocations, which Beijing views as breaches of the recent tariff truce. The war of words escalates between the two powers.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry’s statement directly addressed President Trump’s assertion that China “HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US,” emphasizing that the U.S. was making groundless claims. This escalating blame game highlights the deep-seated animosity that continues to plague U.S.-China relations, despite attempts at a temporary de-escalation in the trade war.
China maintains it has upheld its commitments by adjusting its own tariffs and non-tariff measures. However, Beijing contends that the U.S. has unilaterally created “new economic and trade frictions,” exacerbating uncertainty. With both sides engaging in public accusations and threats, the 90-day truce remains highly precarious, leaving businesses and investors in a state of continued apprehension.