Trump: Only strength can manage US-China relations
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In a Fox News interview, Donald Trump said China prefers not to provoke the US, citing military power and tariff leverage as key reasons.
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President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington on November 5, 2020. (AP)
US President Donald Trump said China avoids challenging the United States because of the country's military and economic strength, insisting that any productive engagement with Beijing must come from a position of dominance.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump commented on the current state of US-China relations, emphasizing the importance of power dynamics in foreign policy.
According to Trump, "China "does not want to mess" with the US because it has "tremendous strength."
He continued, "I get along great with China, but the only way you are going to get along well with China is if you deal from a position of strength. We have tremendous strength because of tariffs. We have tremendous strength because of what I have done. I have rebuilt our military. They have a lot of missiles, but we have a lot of missiles too, and they do not want to mess around with us."
China lifts ban on exports of key 'dual-use items' to US
China's Commerce Ministry announced on Sunday that it has suspended a ban, effective immediately from Sunday until November 27, 2026, on approving exports of "dual-use items" related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States.
The Ministry also suspended the stricter end-user and end-use purpose checks, which were announced alongside the ban, for exports of dual-use graphite to the United States.
On Friday, China suspended other export controls, including expanded curbs on certain rare earth materials and lithium battery materials, initially imposed on October 9.
Tensions between China and the United States continue to shape global trade dynamics, with recent developments extending far beyond tariffs into strategic competition over technology and critical minerals. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has reopened an investigation into China’s compliance with the 2020 “Phase One” trade agreement, citing ongoing concerns over intellectual property rights and unmet purchasing commitments.
