“If the U.S. continues to undermine our agreements, we will respond decisively,” China’s Ministry of Commerce warned.
China has accused the United States of “severely violating” the trade truce reached last month in Geneva and warned of “strong measures” if Washington fails to honor its commitments.
In a statement on Monday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said U.S. actions had “seriously undermined” the May agreement, which involved mutual tariff reductions. Beijing cited new restrictions on tech exports, visa cancellations, and Huawei-related sanctions as breaches.
President Trump, however, accused China last Friday of breaking the deal, though without specifics. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later said China failed to remove non-tariff barriers as agreed.
Despite the escalating rhetoric, officials from both sides hinted at possible talks. “Both leaders have expressed a willingness to talk,” said White House advisor Kevin Hassett.
Meanwhile, Trump has announced a tariff hike on steel and aluminium imports, citing the need to protect U.S. industry.
With rising mistrust, observers warn the trade conflict could soon reignite, affecting global markets.