Trump's Harsh Words Dim Hope for US-China Trade Deal
Trump thwarts prospects of a deal with China
Let's get real, y'all. It looks like Donald Trump ain't holding his breath for a deal with China in this trade spat. The Prez may be digging Xi Jinping, but he ain't mincing words: "He's a dogged son of a gun, and it's a pain in the butt to strike a deal with him." The two economic behemoths are back at it again, slapping each other with accusations left and right.
Trump ain't exactly optimistic about a quick resolution. He's been venting on his Truth Social platform about China's unwavering tenacity. And we all know how much Trump loves an opportunity to tweet, so that says a lot.
Beijing ain't too happy about recent moves from the US. We've blocked China's access to crucial turbine parts necessary for their energy sector and tried to clamp down on their key chip technology. Ouch.
Xi ain't going down without a fight. In response, China's reportedly revoking visas for Chinese students in the US, and they're holding back critical minerals needed in the automotive industry. No word yet on what set Trump off, but earlier this week, there was talk he and Xi might have a chat.
Before all that, financial news agency Bloomberg dropped a bomb: China could be placing an order for hundreds of aircraft from Airbus during the visit of European leaders in July. Airbus, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, is Boeing's main competitor in China. Talk about a blow to the US market.
Sources: ntv.de, lar/dpa
- USA
- China
- Donald Trump
- Xi Jinping
- Trade Conflicts
- The ongoing trade conflicts between the USA and China, fueled by Donald Trump's harsh words and China's employment policy restrictions on Chinese students in the USA, seem to dim any hope for a quick resolution in the trade deal.
- The political climate between the USA and China is further complicated by the potential purchase of hundreds of aircraft from Airbus by China, which could significantly affect the US market, especially considering the intense competition between Airbus and Boeing in China.
