In private discussions hours before China announced new retaliatory tariffs, the Trump administration warned Chinese officials against such a move, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

The Chinese were also told – once again – that Chinese President Xi Jinping should request a call with US President Donald Trump.

Instead, US officials woke up to news of increased Chinese tariffs and no request for a leader level call. Xi also made comments that only dug him in further.

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“For over 70 years, China’s development has relied on self-reliance and hard work — never on handouts from others, and it is not afraid of any unjust suppression,” Xi said according to state broadcaster CCTV during his meeting with the Spanish prime minister.

  • Staines [they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
    60·
    14 days ago

    Allow the Americans to only talk with one mouth. More mouths just mean more ways to lie.

    If the US has something to say, they should say it publicly. No more sweets lies in back channels while serving circus to the public.

    Let them just be the circus and treat them as such.