U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of violating the tariff agreement between the two countries but said he would talk to President Xi Jinping to resolve the conflict.
In a post on social media platform Truth Social on May 30, President Trump claimed that his administration had imposed "devastating" tariffs on China and he had proposed a quick deal to help the country out of a "very bad situation."
"Everyone is happy. That's good news. The bad news is, perhaps not surprising to some, China has completely violated the agreement with us. Being so nice to you is quite enough," Mr. Trump wrote.
The leader did not explain the allegations, but U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later said that China had not lifted non-tariff barriers as agreed in the tax reduction deal on May 12 between the two countries.
In an interview with CNBC, Mr. Greer stated that when China retaliated against U.S. tariffs, they also implemented measures such as blacklisting U.S. companies and restricting the export of rare earth magnets, which are crucial components in cars, airplanes, and semiconductors.
"They lifted tariffs like we did, but for some retaliatory measures, they are slow to retract," Mr. Greer said.
The Chinese embassy in the U.S. said on the same day that China has repeatedly expressed concerns to the U.S. regarding Washington's abuse of export control measures in the field of computer chips and related activities, according to AP.
"China once again urges the U.S. to immediately rectify its wrongdoings, stop discriminatory restrictions against China, and work together to maintain the consensus reached at the high-level dialogue in Geneva," the embassy announced.
Trump's tariffs remain in effect after the appeals court ordered a stay.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the U.S. of excessively expanding the concept of national security by politicizing trade issues, with the intention of obstructing and suppressing China. Mr. Lin said Beijing resolutely opposes that action and will protect its legitimate rights and interests.
The day before, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that dialogue between the two countries had stalled and required the two leaders to work together. In a statement at the White House on May 30, President Trump indicated he would talk to President Xi Jinping and hoped to resolve the issue.