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China Eyes Talks with U.S. to Avoid Tariff Escalation Ahead of Trump’s Return


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 Summary


  • China is seeking negotiations with the U.S. to avoid escalating tariffs, especially with Trump's return to power.

  • Beijing is using a mix of trade tools, such as investigating U.S. companies and imposing export bans, to gain leverage.

  • Despite global dominance in some sectors, China remains vulnerable to a new trade war with the U.S.


 

As former U.S. President Donald Trump renews his threats of tariffs against China, Beijing is proactively seeking negotiations in an attempt to avert a full-scale trade war. Armed with insights from the previous trade conflict, China is aiming to secure advantageous terms through strategic countermeasures and leverage ahead of the 2025 U.S. administration’s inauguration.

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