The relationship between China and the United States has long been the cornerstone of global economic stability and growth. However, recent years have witnessed repeated strains on this vital axis, particularly due to the aggressive tariff measures and trade restrictions imposed by the United States. On April 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump made headlines by stating that a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods was “very high” and hinted that once a new agreement with China is reached, these tariffs would be “substantially” lowered. He even optimistically projected a future where China and the US would “live together very happily” and work in partnership.

Echoing this tone, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stressed that Washington does not seek a full “decoupling” from China, acknowledging that the ongoing trade war is “unsustainable” and promising an imminent de-escalation. Such remarks quickly captured the international community’s attention, with observers noting a possible turning point in the turbulent China-US economic relationship.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry made it clear that if the US truly desires a negotiated solution, it must abandon its strategy of threats and coercion, and instead pursue dialogue based on mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit. This call reflects the longstanding Chinese position that lasting agreements must be built on sincerity and fairness, not intimidation.

The US-initiated tariff war has already left deep scars on both countries’ economies, and its disruptive effects are increasingly visible across the global market. The US itself is now grappling with the consequences of its own policies. Concerns over a looming recession, coupled with persistently high inflation, have set off alarms across sectors. According to the Peterson Institute for International........

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