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Chinese Exporters Unfazed by Tariffs Ahead of Trump's Beijing Visit

5/7/2026

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Center

Chinese Exporters Unfazed

Chinese exporters say they have become numb to U.S. tariff threats ahead of President Donald Trump’s May Beijing visit.
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing in May 2026 amid ongoing trade disputes with China.
Yu Yangxian said U.S. demand for lockers and vending machines remains strong despite tariff hikes.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is holding hearings on tariff proposals, including a flag makers’ request.

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China Defies Sanctions

China invoked its anti-sanctions law in May, ordering firms to ignore the U.S. blacklist of refiners.
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing in May 2026 for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The April 2025 “Liberation Day” tariffs spurred China to raise duties above 100%.
In March 2026 the United States launched Section 301 investigations, prompting Chinese countermeasures against firms.

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Blindspot

Center coverage highlighted the Supreme Court’s invalidation of Trump’s emergency tariff authority and his subsequent plan to use other statutory powers, a detail not mentioned in Right coverage.
Center coverage also emphasized Chinese exporters’ numbness to tariff threats and continued U.S. demand for products like electric lockers, which Right coverage does not address.

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Chinese Exporters Unfazed

Chinese exporters say they have become numb to U.S. tariff threats ahead of President Donald Trump’s May Beijing visit.
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing in May 2026 amid ongoing trade disputes with China.
Yu Yangxian said U.S. demand for lockers and vending machines remains strong despite tariff hikes.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is holding hearings on tariff proposals, including a flag makers’ request.

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