Trump posted on September 15: "The large-scale trade talks between the U.S. and China in Europe (Madrid, Spain) are proceeding smoothly! The talks are about to conclude. Both sides have also reached an agreement with a 'specific' company, which is one that our country's youth dream of. They will be very happy! I will call the Chinese side on Friday. The relationship between the two countries remains very strong!"
Comment: Looking back, Trump has alternated between being tough and showing favor towards China on trade issues, often changing his stance, such as previously unilaterally initiating a trade war, and later releasing signals for easing tensions at different occasions, making it difficult for the outside world to grasp his true intentions.
This time, claiming that the talks went smoothly and an agreement was reached regarding a specific company may be due to domestic political considerations. Trump may want to use this to show domestic voters his achievements in foreign and trade affairs, to boost his support and consolidate his political position. At the same time, mentioning the call with the Chinese side on Friday might also be to create a favorable atmosphere before formal communication, thus creating conditions to gain more benefits during the call. However, regardless of the circumstances, one should maintain a cautious attitude towards his statements until seeing the specific content of the agreement and subsequent practical actions, because there is often a gap between verbal statements and actual implementation, and the direction of Sino-U.S. relations ultimately depends on whether both sides can achieve substantial cooperation based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win outcomes.
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