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U.S. Requests Funds to Challenge China’s Trade Practices

4/17/2026

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On April 16, 2026, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer requested additional funding to support President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Ahead of the May 14-15, 2026 summit with Xi Jinping, Greer said the United States will challenge China’s trade practices, citing retaliations against American farmers.
He added, "We don’t want them to be super dependent [on China]," and affirmed that the United States will not back down from unfair trading practices.

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On April 16, 2026, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer requested additional funding to support President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Ahead of the May 14-15, 2026 summit with Xi Jinping, Greer said the United States will challenge China’s trade practices, citing retaliations against American farmers.
He added, "We don’t want them to be super dependent [on China]," and affirmed that the United States will not back down from unfair trading practices.