Tensions are rising once again between the world’s two largest economies. 🔥
President Trump has reignited the trade war conversation, claiming China has “TOTALLY VIOLATED” the recent tariff truce reached after high-stakes negotiations in Geneva.
While Trump hasn’t shared specifics, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that China failed to remove key non-tariff barriers — a core element of the agreement.
Trump’s Truth Social post pulled no punches:
“I made a FAST DEAL to save them... Everybody was happy! The bad news is... CHINA HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!”
Beijing quickly responded, accusing the U.S. of imposing "discriminatory restrictions" and demanding their removal — though notably, they didn’t directly deny the allegations. This strategic silence is rattling markets.
What’s really going on?
Despite both sides lifting tariffs, China reportedly held onto powerful trade weapons — including blacklisting U.S. companies and limiting critical exports like rare earth magnets essential for tech, EVs, and aerospace industries.
Greer told CNBC:
“They removed the tariff like we did, but... the countermeasures? They’ve slowed on those.”
🚨 Why it matters:
This could signal a full-blown trade war revival.
Markets loathe uncertainty — and any escalation could trigger global supply chain shocks, especially in tech and energy.
📉 One misstep, and the truce collapses.
📈 One smart move, and it could reshape international trade dynamics.
Stay alert. The next few days could redefine the global market.