China has expressed strong dissatisfaction over recent U.S. trade actions, specifically new AI chip export control guidelines and plans to revoke Chinese student visas, alleging these violate a recent tariff truce. Beijing’s stern condemnation suggests that the fragile 90-day negotiation period is facing significant challenges, with underlying strategic differences quickly resurfacing.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry released a statement asserting that the U.S. practices “seriously violate the consensus” reached to de-escalate tariffs and restart stalled trade. This agreement, initially viewed as a crucial step towards resolving the protracted trade dispute, appears to be struggling to bridge the fundamental disagreements between the two economic superpowers.
China claims it has upheld its commitments by canceling or suspending its own retaliatory tariffs. However, Beijing accuses the U.S. of “unilaterally provok[ing] new economic and trade frictions,” thereby increasing uncertainty in bilateral relations. The ministry also warned of unspecified retaliation, indicating a readiness to take “resolute and forceful measures” to safeguard its interests.