Trade war: Stop misleading public on trade talks—China slams US

China has warned the United States to stop misleading the public over bilateral tariff negotiations.

China has accused the United States of misleading the public over tariff negotiations, as tensions remain high between both countries.

Guo Jiakun, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, made this statement on Friday April 25, 2025, at a press briefing in Beijing.

“There are no ongoing consultations or negotiations between China and the US on the tariff issue,” Guo stated clearly.

His comment followed US President Donald Trump’s remarks on Thursday April 24, claiming that trade talks had resumed between Washington and Beijing.

Trump said discussions were underway to reduce import tariffs and ease trade restrictions between both global economic powers.

However, China’s foreign ministry and commerce ministry both denied the existence of such negotiations.

Guo said he was unaware of any plans to exempt specific US imports from current tariffs.

This disagreement has added confusion about whether meaningful trade talks will begin soon or at all.

The United States and China have raised tariffs on each other’s goods in a prolonged and damaging trade war.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM ) reported that Washington currently imposed up to 145% duties on Chinese products, while Beijing has responded with 125% tariffs on US imports.

These measures have disrupted international trade flows, increased costs for companies, and unsettled financial markets.

Industries on both sides have reported operational difficulties and revenue losses due to the growing tariff burden.

Global investors have also expressed concern about the wider economic impact of prolonged hostilities between the two largest economies.

According to Reuters, the Trump administration is considering lowering some tariffs, pending negotiations with Chinese officials.

Beijing, however, insists that the US must cancel all unilateral tariffs before talks can move forward.

On Friday, Chinese policymakers held a high-level meeting to assess economic risks and provide support for affected businesses.

They discussed strategies to cushion domestic firms from what they called “rising external shocks.”

This week, the US acknowledged that the current trade status quo is unsustainable, hinting at a possible policy shift.

Reports suggest that China may exempt certain US products from its 125% tariff regime.

This would be China’s strongest signal yet that it is feeling the economic pressure caused by the standoff.

Despite public denials of talks, recent actions from both sides suggest a slow but deliberate de-escalation may be underway.

Analysts say a complete resolution remains distant, but diplomatic maneuvering appears to have resumed quietly.

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