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Trump: 'Ball in China's Court' Amid Trade Tensions

4/16/2025

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President Trump declared that the responsibility for trade negotiations lies with China, asserting, "the ball is in China's court." As the U.S. ramps up pressure on allies to curb trade with China due to escalating tariffs, China counters by demanding equal footing in talks and appointing a new trade envoy to bolster its stance.

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President Trump declared that the responsibility for trade negotiations lies with China, asserting, "the ball is in China's court." As the U.S. ramps up pressure on allies to curb trade with China due to escalating tariffs, China counters by demanding equal footing in talks and appointing a new trade envoy to bolster its stance.