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US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Amid Potential High-Level Talks

China accuses the US of breaching a trade truce as Trump plans a call with Xi Jinping, possibly including German Chancellor Merz.


Overview

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China has accused the US of violating a 90-day trade truce by imposing new restrictions, including AI chip export controls and revoking student visas. President Trump claims China is at fault, escalating tensions. Amid stalled negotiations, Trump is expected to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, potentially including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the conversation. The urgency is palpable as the US administration seeks trade proposals by June 4, but only one tentative agreement has been reached with the UK. Meanwhile, China's factory activity has shrunk for the first time in eight months, indicating the impact of US tariffs.

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The articles present a critical view of the Trump administration's chaotic policy-making and its negative impact on governance.

Concerns about US-China trade relations are highlighted, with accusations and tensions escalating between the two nations.

The overall tone reflects unease regarding tariffs and the administration's controversial decisions, indicating a deteriorating political climate.

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The No. 1 Rule for Understanding Trump
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"…The administration’s claims to monarchical power are a real threat to America’s constitutional order."

White House insists Trump tariffs to stay despite court ruling – US politics live
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"…The White House budget director Russ Vought on Sunday dismissed as 'totally ridiculous' fears expressed by voters that cuts to benefits in the huge spending bill passed by the House will lead to premature deaths in America."

China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade truce
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"…China has accused the US of 'seriously violating' the fragile US-China detente that has been in place for less than a month since the two countries agreed to pause the trade war that risked upending the global economy."

Trump's ambitious push for trade deals is hitting some snags
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"…The increasingly public disagreements over trade aren’t unexpected despite Trump’s ambitious timeline and the optimistic rhetoric from White House officials."

China hits back at Trump, saying U.S. actions 'severely undermine' trade truce
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"…The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Monday that while China had implemented and actively upheld the deal, the U.S. had introduced a series of 'discriminatory and restrictive measures against China' that 'severely undermine' the agreement."

How Trump tariffs make American manufacturers grate, not greater
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"…U.S. manufacturing has contracted—according to the Institute for Supply Management’s May report."

China says U.S. violated tariff truce as trade war heats up
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"…The turmoil between the U.S. and China raises economic risks, given the links between the two nations and their importance in global trade, experts added."

China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas
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"…The United States has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability of bilateral economic and trade relations."

China says US has 'severely violated' tariffs truce
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"…The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had 'totally violated its agreement with us'."

Tariff fight escalates as Trump appeals second court loss
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"…The bottom line for the Trump administration "is that they need to get back to a place [where] they are using these huge reciprocal tariffs and all of that as a negotiating tactic.""

Trump Talks With China's Xi Jinping Could Expand
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"…The potential of leaders of three of the most powerful nations in the world together on a phone call about important economic issues is something that does not happen very often."

Trump Talks With China's Xi Jinping Could Expand
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"…The potential of leaders of three of the most powerful nations in the world together on a phone call about important economic issues is something that does not happen very often."

Trump Talks With China's Xi Jinping Could Expand
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"…The potential of leaders of three of the most powerful nations in the world together on a phone call about important economic issues is something that does not happen very often."

Trump Admin Sets Deadline for Trade Offers
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"…The document suggests an urgency within the administration to complete deals against its own tight deadline."

Trump Admin Sets Deadline for Trade Offers
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"…The document suggests an urgency within the administration to complete deals against its own tight deadline."

Trump Admin Sets Deadline for Trade Offers
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"…The document suggests an urgency within the administration to complete deals against its own tight deadline."

Trump Admin Sets Deadline for Trade Offers
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"…The document suggests an urgency within the administration to complete deals against its own tight deadline."

China Blasts US for Computer Chip Moves, Threatening Student Visas
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"…The United States has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability of bilateral economic and trade relations."

China Blasts US for Computer Chip Moves, Threatening Student Visas
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"…The United States has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability of bilateral economic and trade relations."

China Blasts US for Computer Chip Moves, Threatening Student Visas
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"…The United States has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability of bilateral economic and trade relations."

China Blasts US for Computer Chip Moves, Threatening Student Visas
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"…The United States has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability of bilateral economic and trade relations."

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