China-US Trade Tensions Rise: Tariffs & Retaliation
- of "severely violating" the consensus reached during recent trade discussions in Geneva, signaling a potential setback in easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
- The statement highlights the deteriorating relationship between China and the U.S.
- According to state media, the commerce ministry insists China is "strictly implementing" the Geneva consensus, but the U.S.is taking steps that "seriously undermine" it.
Beijing escalates trade war warnings as the U.S. faces accusations of undermining recent trade talks in Geneva. China threatens “forceful measures” following Washington’s actions, including visa revocations, which are fueling discontent. President Trump claims China breached trade agreements, seeking dialogue with Xi Jinping. Our insights reveal that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent admits negotiations are currently “stalled,” impacting global industrial supply chains, adding fuel to the fire. News Directory 3 will continue to monitor developments at every level.Learn how tariffs and retaliation are reshaping the relationship between these two economic titans. Discover what’s next …
China threatens retaliation as US Trade Tensions Rise
Updated June 2, 2025
Beijing is accusing the U.S. of “severely violating” the consensus reached during recent trade discussions in
Geneva, signaling a potential setback in easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The
Chinese commerce ministry stated Monday that Washington’s actions, including the revocation of visas for Chinese
students, are undermining progress in mending trade relations.
The statement highlights the deteriorating relationship between China and the U.S. under President donald
Trump, who previously imposed import levies on Beijing, triggering a tit-for-tat tariff war. While tensions
seemed to ease after the Geneva meeting last month, which led to lowered tariffs and hopes for a Trump-Xi
Jinping phone call, the latest developments suggest otherwise.
According to state media, the commerce ministry insists China is “strictly implementing” the Geneva consensus,
but the U.S.is taking steps that “seriously undermine” it.
China’s commerce ministry said the U.S. is provoking trade frictions, exacerbating instability in bilateral
economic relations. The ministry added that if the U.S. continues to damage China’s interests, China will take
resolute and forceful measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests in this ongoing trade war.
‘Made in China’ stickers seen on plastic squeeze
bottles typically used for hair dye application at a beauty products wholesaler in Doraville on 9 May 2025
(AP)
president Trump stated on Truth Social that China had “TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US.” he added that
he had agreed to a fast deal with Beijing to “save them from what I thought was going to be a very bad
situation,” and exclaimed, “So much for being Mr NICE GUY!” Trump also told reporters he wants to speak with
Xi Jinping to resolve the disputes.
China, in turn, accuses Washington of violating trade agreements by issuing “export control guidelines for AI
chips, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and announcing the revocation” of visas for students
from the Asian country. These actions are seen as further escalations in the complex U.S.-China trade
relationship.
Donald Trump holds a chart showing US tariffs as
various countries at the White House on 2 April 2025 (AFP/Getty)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged that negotiations with China are “a bit stalled.” Bessent told
CBS News that China is holding back products essential for the industrial supply chains of India and Europe,
which he said is “not what a reliable partner does.”
What’s next
The coming weeks could prove critical as both nations weigh their next moves. Whether dialogue can resume and
de-escalate tensions remains uncertain, but the global economy is watching closely.