Beijing has issued a warning of unspecified consequences, accusing the United States of violating a recent trade ceasefire through new restrictions on AI chip exports and proposed revocations of Chinese student visas. China contends that these actions contravene the agreement to de-escalate trade tensions, placing the fragile 90-day negotiating period in jeopardy.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry released a statement asserting that the U.S. practices “seriously violate the consensus” reached to slash tariffs and restart stalled trade. This agreement, which initially brought a temporary pause to President Trump’s trade wars, appears unable to resolve the deeper strategic disagreements between Washington and Beijing.
China maintains it has upheld its end of the deal by canceling or suspending its own retaliatory tariffs. However, Beijing accuses the U.S. of “unilaterally provok[ing] new economic and trade frictions,” thereby exacerbating uncertainty. The ministry’s threat of “resolute and forceful measures” suggests that China is prepared to respond forcefully, potentially leading to a renewed escalation of trade hostilities.
Beijing Warns of Consequences as US “Violates” Trade Ceasefire
