China strikes back on US ‘coercion’
(MENAFN) China has accused the United States of violating a recent trade agreement, criticizing Washington’s “harmful” restrictions and “coercive” tactics as improper ways to engage with Beijing.
Last week, US President Donald Trump alleged that China had “totally violated” the May 12 Geneva agreement but did not provide specifics. The deal had paused most new tariffs introduced since early April, aiming to ease tensions between the two largest global economies.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian denied the accusations during a Tuesday press briefing, stating that China has been “responsibly and faithfully” implementing the agreement despite what it called false claims from the US.
Lin condemned recent US measures including new export controls on chips, a ban on electronic design automation (EDA) sales, and plans to revoke visas for Chinese students. He stressed that pressuring China through coercion is not the right approach and urged Washington to stop spreading misinformation.
Reports surfaced last week that the Trump administration ordered American companies to halt shipments of advanced technology goods to China, such as chip design software and specialty chemicals—moves experts warn could escalate tensions.
Under the Geneva agreement, the US paused a planned 34% tariff increase from April 2 for 90 days, with China responding reciprocally. Both sides agreed to roll back tariff hikes imposed after April 8, while maintaining a baseline 10% duty on mutual imports. Beijing also committed to easing certain non-tariff barriers on US products starting May 14. However, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently stated that China has yet to lift some of these restrictions.
Trade tensions surged in early April when Trump imposed broad new tariffs on imports from over 90 countries, including China, citing trade imbalances. China retaliated, leading to US tariffs on Chinese goods reaching 145%, while Chinese duties on American products hit 125%.
The US recently extended tariff exemptions on 164 Chinese products until August 31, covering semiconductors, telecom equipment, aerospace, and medical devices. Waivers for 14 types of solar panel components remain active.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to have talks this week, though China’s Lin had no updates on this.
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