U.S.-China Trade Negotiations 'Storms Re-Emerge'? What are the Hidden Secrets Behind the Sudden Departure of the U.S. Treasury Secretary?
This week, U.S.-China trade negotiations have once again become the focus of global attention. Every step of progress in this highly anticipated negotiation affects the nerves of the world. According to Bloomberg News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen hurriedly left for Washington the night after the second day of talks in London to attend a previously scheduled congressional hearing. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo and Trade Representative Tai continued to stay in London for in-depth consultations with the Chinese delegation.
Usually, the arrangements for hearings are predetermined, and Yellen probably did not expect the negotiations with China to last so long. Upon leaving, she told the media: 'We had two days of productive talks, and the discussions are still ongoing.' However, is there a hidden strategic intention behind this? It cannot be ruled out that the U.S. is trying to create an optimistic public opinion atmosphere to pressure China into accepting their conditions at the negotiation table. If the negotiation results are unsatisfactory, the U.S. may once again shift the blame to China, accusing China of 'sabotaging' the talks.