Trump Claims China Initiated Trade Talks, Refuses Tariff Concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that China proposed the upcoming high-level trade negotiations between the two nations. He emphasized that he is not prepared to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports merely to bring Beijing to the table. Trump’s stance signals a firm U.S. approach ahead of the talks, with tariffs remaining a key leverage point. The comments reflect ongoing tensions in U.S.-China trade relations and suggest that meaningful progress may depend on significant concessions from Beijing rather than U.S. compromises.