President Trump’s assertion that China has “TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US” has been met with counter-accusations from Beijing, which claims U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports and proposed student visa revocations violate their trade truce. This exchange of blame signals a deepening rift and casts doubt on the viability of the current 90-day negotiating window.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry, in response to Trump’s comments, stated that the U.S. was “instead of reflecting on itself, it has turned the tables and unreasonably accused China of violating the consensus.” This tit-for-tat blaming highlights the persistent mistrust and the difficulty in maintaining any semblance of stability in their trade relationship, even during a supposed truce.
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 appears increasingly precarious, leaving businesses and investors in a state of continued apprehension.
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