“China Wants to Make a Deal With Us, But Doesn’t Know How” – President Donald Trump

“China Wants to Make a Deal With Us, But Doesn’t Know How” – President Donald Trump

After U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of additional tariffs imposed on most countries, China on Thursday stated that it is ready for talks — but only on the basis of equality and mutual respect.

He Yongqian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce, said in a statement:

“China’s position is clear and unchanged: the door to dialogue is open, but such dialogue must be based on equality and mutual respect.”

He further added:

“Pressure, threats, and blackmail are not effective ways with China. We seek to resolve issues through mutual consultation based on peaceful coexistence and a win-win approach.”

Trump’s Tariff Announcement and China’s Retaliatory Response

On Wednesday, President Trump announced that while the proposed 10% tariff on other countries would remain in place, tariffs on Chinese goods would be increased from 104% to 125%. In response, China implemented retaliatory tariffs of 84%, effective Thursday.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong statement:

“The U.S.’s irresponsible and unjust behavior will fail. China does not want a trade war, but it is not afraid of one. If the U.S. pushes ahead with a trade war, China will fight to the end,”
said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

He added,

“We will not allow international trade rules and the multilateral trade system to be trampled upon.”

Trump’s Optimistic Remarks

Speaking at the White House, President Trump said:

“China wants to make a deal, but they don’t know how to do it.”

EU’s Positive Gesture

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union (EU) would suspend its own retaliatory tariffs for 90 days, mirroring Trump’s decision.

“We want to give dialogue a chance,”
she said, adding,
“Clear and predictable conditions are essential for trade and supply chains.”