In a stark rebuttal to recent comments by US President Donald Trump, Beijing has dismissed claims that trade negotiations are currently underway between the United States and China regarding the ongoing tariff conflict. On April 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun denied any such discussions, labeling the reports as “fake news” and emphasizing that no consultations or agreements have been made on the matter.

Guo’s categorical denial comes in the wake of Trump’s April 23 remarks, where the US president suggested that the tariffs imposed on Chinese goods earlier this month might be “substantially” reduced. Trump, who introduced sweeping new tariffs under the banner of “Liberation Day,” claimed that a fair and reciprocal deal with Beijing was imminent and that discussions were ongoing. However, China’s sharp response has cast significant doubt on any near-term resolution to the intensifying trade dispute.

Earlier in April, Trump announced a new round of tariffs, including a staggering 145% duty on Chinese imports. The move, he said, was necessary to correct what he describes as “decades of abusive trade practices” by China and other nations. As part of a broader protectionist campaign affecting over 90 countries, most of the newly announced tariffs were temporarily suspended for 90 days, except for those targeting China, which went into immediate effect.

Trump’s aggressive trade maneuver has been met with widespread criticism from economists, business leaders, and international allies. Critics argue that such........

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