China is considering an offer from the United States for potential talks.

Squabbling Superpowers: US-China Trade War Drama Heats Up

China is weighing up a potential dialogue with the United States regarding the hefty tariffs imposed on both countries' goods, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing.

The U.S. has made repeated attempts to communicate with China, expressing a desire to engage in negotiations, according to the announcement. China is pondering over this proposition.

The U.S., under President Donald Trump's protectionist policies, has imposed a 145% tariff on numerous Chinese products since April. In response, China has retaliated with tariffs of 125% on U.S. imports.

Trump has hinted at China reaching out to discuss tariffs, claims vehemently denied by Beijing. However, the President recently stated that there's a "very good chance" an agreement will be reached between the two nations.

China, on the other hand, has expressed readiness for dialogue but only under conditions of mutual respect and sincerity. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stressed that the U.S. must show its earnest intention, abandon its incorrect practices, and rescind the unilateral tariffs before any discussions can begin.

If the U.S. fails to adjust its tariffs, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned, it indicates a complete lack of sincerity and could further harm the relationship between the two nations.

Beijing will continue to play hardball, according to Wu Xinbo, director of the American Studies Center at Shanghai's Fudan University. Once the U.S. cancels the imposed tariffs on China, "we can discuss our legitimate concerns," such as Washington's worries about the bilateral trade imbalance and Beijing's grievances about U.S. attempts to hinder its technological advancement.

The trade war, a term coined by the U.S., has been unwillingly waged by both nations since 2018. In recent years, tensions have escalated with geopolitical issues overshadowing economic concerns, making a comprehensive deal difficult to achieve.

In the meantime, both nations are testing each other's resolve, with neither wanting to appear weak. Analyst Stephen Innes of SPI Asset described Beijing's recent remarks as the "first olive branch" in the trade war. Yet, he cautions, the path to resolution is still littered with obstacles.

The politeness of dialogue regarding tariffs is being contemplated by China, in light of the ongoing trade war with the United States, as declared by the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing.
Donald Trump, under the banner of his protectionist policies, has imposed high tariffs on Chinese goods since April, prompting retaliation from Beijing with similar tariffs on U.S. imports.
The U.S. President, Trump, has suggested that China may have reached out to talk about tariffs, a claim refuted by Beijing, but he also stated recently that there's a "very good chance" an accord will be reached between the two nations.
China, nonetheless, has asserted readiness for dialogue contingent on mutual respect and sincerity, with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce demanding that the U.S. demonstrates a genuine intention, abandons incorrect practices, and rescinds the unilateral tariffs before any discussions take place.
If the U.S. persists with its tariffs, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has warned, it signals a striking absence of sincerity and could exacerbate the already strained relationship between the two nations.