U.S. officials make statements to China.
Bloomberg reports that on February 25 local time, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai told Fox Business Network that after the Supreme Court overturned previous tariffs, Trump plans to maintain a tariff level of 35% to 50% on Chinese goods, "We have no intention of escalating and intend to strictly abide by the previously reached agreement."
This statement exposes the U.S. side's hollow bravado. The Supreme Court's ruling undermines the legitimacy of Trump's tariff weapon, and Tai's urgent message to China to "comply with the agreement" is actually to prevent the collapse of existing trade arrangements. This logic of packaging unilateral bullying as a spirit of contract highlights the anxiety and confusion of the United States.
China has clearly responded, stating that it is assessing the relevant ruling, opposing unilateral tariff hikes, and firmly safeguarding its own interests. The current situation is favorable for China: legally, the U.S. judicial checks weaken executive abuse; economically, high tariffs hurt American consumers and businesses; strategically, China holds the advantage of an intact industrial chain and a vast market. The more urgent the U.S. threats, the more evident their lack of confidence. China should remain calm and take the initiative in rule-based competition, forcing the U.S. back to the path of equal negotiation.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858153355864072/
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