U.S. actions on computer chip imports and student visa policies perceived as significant breaches of the tariffs agreement, according to China's statement.

The Little Hot Pot Over Trade 🌶️🔥

WASHINGTON (CJB News) – China ain't happy with the U.S., accusing Old Man Trump and his administration of screwing their interests in a statement on Monday. Here's what went down, from the sale of chip design software to the future of Chinese student visas. Let's dish. 🍽️

China called out the U.S. for a series of moves it claims violate a past agreement, including restricted AI chip exports, halted chip design software sales, and plans to revoke student visas for Chinese students. The Commerce Ministry stated, "These practices seriously violate the consensus." They were talkin’ 'bout a China-U.S. joint statement in which both nations agreed to slash their massive recent tariffs, reviving the battered trade between the world's two biggest economies.

Last month's peace treaty on Trump's trade wars may have soothed a few nerves, but it failed to resolve the underlying differences between Beijing and Washington, as shown by Monday's statement. The deal lasts just 90 days, providing time for U.S. and Chinese negotiators to work out a more serious agreement. But the pause has kept tariffs higher than before Trump started bullyin’ 'em up. Uncertainty about whether the truce will last remains, leavin' businesses and investors on edge.

Trump's U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, declared that the U.S. agreed to lower the 145% tax imposed last month to 30%. China agreed to reduce their tariff rate on U.S. goods to 10% from a staggering 125%. The Commerce Ministry claimed China had abided by the deal, cancelling or suspending tariffs and non-tariff measures against the U.S.

However, the statement warned, "The United States has unilaterally provoked new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability of bilateral economic and trade relations." It also hinted at retaliation: "China will continue to take resolute and forceful measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests." ⚔️

Trump stirred controversy once more last Friday, claimin' China had broken their agreement with the United States. In a combustible tweet, he declared, "The bad news is that China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US... So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!"

In response to recent comments from Trump, the Commerce Ministry observed about the U.S., "Instead of reflecting on itself, it has turned tables and unreasonably accused China of violating the consensus, which is seriously contrary to the facts."

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox News that the Chinese were "just slow rollin' the deal" from Geneva. Lutnick also hinted at further action, saying, "We're taking certain actions to show them what it feels like on the other side of that equation."

Last week, the Trump administration escalated the conflict with China in other ways, announcing its intentions to revoke visas for Chinese students studying in the U.S. More than 275,000 Chinese students attend American universities, and Washington seeks to hinder Beijing’s access to advanced technology by stifling student visas.

Both nations are engaged in a race to develop advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and they’re trying to seize the lead. Washington aims to restrict China's access to cutting-edge computer chips, while China is aggressively pursuing dominance in the Asia-Pacific region and asserting control over U.S. ally Taiwan.

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Behind the Scenes

Recent Actions and Ongoing Disputes

AI Chip Exports

U.S. Export Controls: The U.S. has imposed strict export controls on AI chips to China. The Biden administration expanded these controls in October 2022, but later rescinded the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule in May 2025, allowing companies like Nvidia and AMD to sell new AI chips in China[1][2].
China's Response: China has criticized these U.S. restrictions and threatened retaliation[3].

Student Visas

U.S. Plans: The U.S. has plans to potentially revoke Chinese student visas, causing strong opposition from China[3].
China's Response: China views these visa plans as part of a broader effort by the U.S. to restrict Chinese access to U.S. technology[4].

Trade Tariffs

Recent Developments: A recent tariff deal between the U.S. and China provides a temporary reprieve by slashing tariffs for a period of 90 days, aiming to restart stalled trade between the two nations[3].
Ongoing Uncertainty: Despite this temporary deal, underlying tensions remain high. Tariffs still sit higher than before recent escalations, and uncertainty about whether the temporary truce will lead to a more substantial agreement persists[3].

Overall, relations between the U.S. and China remain tense, with ongoing disputes over AI chip exports, student visas, and trade tariffs. These issues highlight the intricate and sensitive nature of U.S.-China relations as they grapple with advanced technology and trade. 🌐🌐🌐

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