China Denies Trump’s Claims of Progress on Trade Talks
Recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding progress in trade negotiations with China have been swiftly and firmly denied by Beijing.At a press conference on April 28, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced that there had been no recent phone calls or tariff negotiations between the two countries.
China’s Firm Response: “Threats Will Not Solve Anything”
Guo Jiakun accused the Trump administration of trying to exert pressure through threats and misinformation.“If the U.S. truly seeks a resolution, it must abandon the language of threats and demonstrate a willingness to negotiate,” Guo said.
China’s comments came in response to Trump’s recent interview with Time magazine, where he claimed to have spoken directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping and suggested that the two sides were close to a tariff agreement.Beijing, however, categorically rejected these claims, labeling them as attempts to mislead the public and clarified that no new negotiation process has been initiated.
Trump’s Claims vs. Reality
President Trump recently announced that the U.S. had raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%, claiming it was benefiting the American economy.However, China strongly refuted Trump’s assertions, emphasizing that no new negotiations concerning tariffs are currently underway.
The conflicting narratives underscore that a resolution to the long-running U.S.-China trade war remains a distant prospect.
Mounting Pressures on the Global Economy
The ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to disrupt global economic stability.Tariffs exceeding 100% on both sides have led to increased costs across numerous industries and caused significant supply chain disruptions.
According to a recent Reuters report, China has temporarily exempted certain critical U.S. imports from the steep 125% tariffs.Nevertheless, broader economic relations remain strained, with Chinese officials warning that U.S.-imposed tariffs are jeopardizing the fragile global economic recovery.
Trust Is Low, But Hope Remains in Trade Talks
China’s firm stance highlights the fragile state of trust between the two nations.The deep divide between Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and China’s rebuttals suggests that tensions could escalate further in the near future.
However, the fact that both sides are publicly acknowledging the seriousness of the situation may eventually lay the groundwork for more stable and reliable negotiations.The coming weeks will be critical — positive steps from both parties could gradually reduce uncertainty and bring much-needed stability to global markets.
