No Direct Talks? Beijing Denies Daily Contacts with White House on Trade War
Trump's tariff policies face opposition from China
Washing the dirt off the eyebrows of statement-making, US President Donald Trump claimed a connection akin to old pals with China on the trade conflict and the colossal tariffs. But, there's a hiccup: Beijing pours cold water on the sentiment claiming that there's no chinwag or negotiations happening.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson clapped back with a statement, "As far as I know, there have been no chinwags or negotiations between China and the U.S. regarding the tariff saga — let alone any agreement." Voilà, they call that fake news, the spokesperson added wryly.
The trade war initially owes its birth to the US administration. China's bottom line is clear: they're waiting it out. With the door wide open, it's midnight cocktails, they say, but negotiations should be on equal terms, friendly, and promising for both parties.
Learning Point: Trump had previously hinted that the US and China still were in cahoots. Yet, when questioned about any gab sessions between the two countries regarding the trade conflict, Trump retorted with a "yeah, o' course. 'round the clock, 'round the clock."
Trump thrust the trade conflict into high gear in early April with the imposition of tariffs on several countries. A few weeks later, he ordered a 90-day ceasefire on the tariff rise. Only goods from China still bear tariffs of up to 145%. In response, China imposed tariffs of 125% on US products.
He-Says-She-Says: Both governments have denied the presence of direct talks as of the latest reports. While Trump suggests discussions are active, China demands the US first yanks the tariffs off the table before even considering a sit-down.
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