Beijing Accuses US of “Unilateral Actions” in Trade Spat

Beijing has accused the United States of engaging in “unilateral actions” by implementing new AI chip export controls and planning to revoke Chinese student visas, alleging these moves violate a recent trade truce. China views these measures as directly undermining the consensus reached to de-escalate tariffs and restart stalled trade. This accusation highlights the persistent friction between the two global powers.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry released a statement asserting that the U.S. practices “seriously violate the consensus” established to bring a temporary pause to President Trump’s trade wars. However, the emergence of these new points of contention suggests that fundamental disagreements, particularly in the critical area of advanced technology, remain unresolved.
China claims it has upheld its commitments by adjusting its own tariffs and non-tariff measures against American goods. Conversely, Beijing argues that the U.S. has acted outside the spirit of the agreement, thereby undermining the stability of their economic ties. The ministry’s warning of “resolute and forceful measures” to safeguard its interests suggests that China is prepared for further confrontation.