US-China Trade Tensions: Why Xi Jinping is Holding Firm Against Trump

Examining the Strategies and Stakes in the Ongoing Trade War

As the US-China trade war continues to escalate, with tariffs remaining in place and the potential for further increases, the question of who will blink first becomes increasingly critical. The United States, under President Donald Trump, is pushing for concessions from China, and tariffs are now at record levels, with the potential to reach 125%.

The core issue at stake is the willingness of China to remove its retaliatory measures. Despite pressure, China, led by President Xi Jinping, has vowed to "see it through" and is refusing to back down.

According to Bloomberg, Trump has stated he's "waiting" for China to call and is in talks with various other nations. He suggests China is eager for a deal but is unsure how to proceed due to national pride. Trump further claims, "China now will be paying a big number to our Treasury."