Trump is fully at odds with this key player.
Beijing claims no negotiations are happening—Trump says otherwise. Who’s telling the truth?
In a surprising move, China’s Communist Party is denying that any trade talks are underway with the United States. This directly contradicts statements from President Donald Trump, who remains confident a new U.S.-China trade deal is within reach.
At a press briefing on Thursday, a Chinese government spokesperson dismissed talk of progress, calling reports of negotiations “groundless” and “without factual basis.” According to China, any dialogue must occur under “mutual respect” and “equal conditions”—language critics say is meant to delay real progress while protecting China’s unfair trade practices.
Trump Stands Strong on Tariffs
In sharp contrast, President Trump made it clear he’s ready to protect American jobs and defend U.S. manufacturing. He confirmed that the current tariff rate on Chinese imports now stands at 145 percent, combining his recent 125% hike with a prior 20% duty.
“It’s a very high tariff,” Trump told reporters. “But maybe we’ll make a special deal. We’ll see. It’s not going down to zero, I can tell you that.”
The President is sending a clear message: No more one-sided trade. If China wants to do business with the United States, they’ll have to play fair.
Treasury Secretary Signals De-escalation—But with Conditions
Behind the scenes, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told private investors that a “de-escalation” is possible, but only if China steps up. Trump is leaving the door open—but not wide open.
Meanwhile, China hit back with its own 125 percent tariff on American-made products. But unlike other countries, China was excluded from Trump’s 90-day tariff pause, showing that the administration means business.
China’s Economic Retaliation: What Every American Should Know
China isn’t just raising tariffs. It’s also weaponizing rare earth minerals—vital resources used in U.S. electronics, defense systems, and clean energy technologies. By choking off these critical exports, China is playing hardball—but Trump isn’t backing down.
At the same time, Beijing is demanding that the U.S. lift all tariffs before serious talks begin. But President Trump isn’t buying it.
“We’ve been meeting with China,” he said. “The media’s got it wrong again, like always.”
When asked who was leading the discussions, Trump said, “We may reveal that later.”
Bottom Line: America Comes First
This isn’t just about trade—it’s about national security, economic independence, and holding China accountable.
President Trump is making it clear: The days of weak trade deals and globalist giveaways are over. The America First agenda means fighting for U.S. workers, U.S. farmers, and U.S. industry—and not bowing to pressure from Beijing or the global elite.
