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China can play hardball at looming trade talks with US: analysts
- China and the United States agreed to hold trade talks in Geneva on May 10–11, marking their first in-person negotiations since the trade war resumed.
- The talks follow escalating tariffs—up to 145 percent by the U.S. And 125 percent by China—and reflect deep economic tensions worsened by mutual tariff hikes.
- Analysts note Beijing’s tough stance amid rising unemployment and factory closures in China, while Washington maintains pressure seeking tariff cuts and market openings.
- Senior fellow Jayant Menon described the ideal outcome as a tariff suspension with a reasonable negotiation timeline, while President Trump emphasized ongoing pressure with "Don't kid yourself."
- The talks could ease tensions but risks remain of no agreement, which would deepen market instability and further harm trade, jobs, and consumption on both sides.
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Discussions in Geneva: Why China is in a strong position vis-à-vis the United States
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U.S. and China edge toward trade talks, but sticking points remain – NaturalNews.com
Beijing has acknowledged a U.S. offer to discuss steep tariffs but insists Washington must first drop unilateral tariffs and correct “erroneous practices.” Previously dismissive of talks, China has taken steps to ease tensions, exempting key U.S. imports (e.g., pharmaceuticals, microchips) from retaliatory duties. U.S. growth has slowed due to tariff-related stockpiling, while China faces slumping […]
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OODA LoopChina Agreed to U.S. Tariff Talks but Is Likely to Play Hardball
HONG KONG — By agreeing to meet with the Trump administration to discuss trade, China is seeking to cast itself as the responsible one in a bruising superpower competition that has roiled the global financial system and set off fears…
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