U.S. President States That China Has Reached Out "Several Times" and Tariffs May Be Reviewed; TikTok Sale Also on the Agenda

U.S. President States That China Has Reached Out “Several Times” and Tariffs May Be Reviewed; TikTok Sale Also on the Agenda

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Published on 17/04/2025 at 23:10

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Trump Claims Beijing Has Restarted Negotiations and Tariffs May Be Revised, and Sale of TikTok Is Conditional on Trade Resolution; Tariff Tensions Between Trump and China Remain High.

Amid an escalation in trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday (17) that China has resumed dialogue with the U.S. government to discuss the tariffs imposed on Chinese products.

Trump’s statement reignites hopes for a possible truce in the trade war, which has caused global instability.

“I believe we will make a deal with China,” Trump declared during an interview in the Oval Office. The Republican further stated that tariffs may not increase — and according to him, could even decrease — if negotiations progress positively.

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Tariff War Between the U.S. and China Enters a New Chapter

The relationship between Trump, China, and tariffs has been marked by rigid measures and strong statements. However, in recent days, the U.S. government has shown some openness to dialogue.

On Tuesday (15), the White House released a document detailing new tariffs of up to 245% on imported goods from China. The measure was presented as a response to actions deemed “retaliatory” by the Asian country.

According to the official text, the tariffs include a reciprocal rate of 125%, a 20% rate to address the fentanyl crisis, and additional tariffs — as stipulated in Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act — ranging from 7.5% to 100%.

Application of Section 301 occurs when foreign trade practices are deemed unfair, discriminatory, or harmful to the U.S. economy.

The U.S. investigation revealed that China employs practices that compromise technology transfer, intellectual property protection, and U.S. innovation. The sectors most affected by these measures involve information technology, robotics, electric vehicles, and aviation.

TikTok Becomes a Bargaining Chip in Tariff Dispute

Besides the tariffs, another sensitive point in the negotiations between Trump and China is the sale of TikTok. Trump stated that the agreement regarding the app should be delayed until the trade situation with China is resolved.

The Chinese government had already indicated it would not approve the transaction, in apparent retaliation for the tariffs imposed by Trump.

On Wednesday (16), Chinese spokesperson Li Jian criticized the “maximum pressure” policies adopted by the U.S., urging the country to “abandon threats and blackmail” if it desires a genuine dialogue with China.

White House spokesperson Katherine Leavitt emphasized that “the ball is in China’s court,” indicating that the U.S. does not intend to concede on tariffs without concrete counteroffers.

Trump, China, and Tariffs: Uncertain Future, But Dialogue Reopened

Despite the firm rhetoric, the reopening of communication between Trump and China may signal a change in posture.

Although tariffs remain a pressure tool, Trump himself made it clear that he is open to negotiations.

U.S. President States That China Has Reached Out “Several Times” and Tariffs May Be Reviewed; TikTok Sale Also on the Agenda

Trump Claims Beijing Has Restarted Negotiations and Tariffs May Be Revised, and Sale of TikTok Is Conditional on Trade Resolution; Tariff Tensions Between Trump and China Remain High.

Tariff War Between the U.S. and China Enters a New Chapter

TikTok Becomes a Bargaining Chip in Tariff Dispute

Trump, China, and Tariffs: Uncertain Future, But Dialogue Reopened

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U.S. President States That China Has Reached Out “Several Times” and Tariffs May Be Reviewed; TikTok Sale Also on the Agenda

Trump Claims Beijing Has Restarted Negotiations and Tariffs May Be Revised, and Sale of TikTok Is Conditional on Trade Resolution; Tariff Tensions Between Trump and China Remain High.

Tariff War Between the U.S. and China Enters a New Chapter

TikTok Becomes a Bargaining Chip in Tariff Dispute

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A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

Brazil will harvest a record crop of up to 357 million tons of grains, but it does not have the capacity to store a large part of it. The storage deficit has reached the highest level in history and is equivalent to almost the entire production of Argentina.

Engineers had to pour concrete mixed with tons of ice throughout entire nights in the Dubai desert to erect the Burj Khalifa; any carelessness could clog the pipes half a mile high.

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