Beijing has questioned the United States’ commitment to a recent trade truce, alleging that new U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports and plans to revoke Chinese student visas violate their agreement. China’s criticism suggests that the fragile 90-day negotiation period is struggling to bridge the fundamental differences between the two economic superpowers, particularly in the technology sector.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry released a statement asserting that the U.S. practices “seriously violate the consensus” reached to de-escalate tariffs and restart stalled trade. This agreement, initially seen as a step towards a more comprehensive deal, appears to be unraveling as underlying strategic competitions, such as the race for advanced technologies like AI, resurface.
China claims it has upheld its commitments by canceling or suspending its own retaliatory tariffs. However, Beijing accuses the U.S. of “unilaterally provok[ing] new economic and trade frictions,” thereby increasing uncertainty in bilateral relations. The ministry also warned of unspecified retaliation, indicating a readiness to take “resolute and forceful measures” to safeguard its interests.