Last night, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China wrote: "Briefing: President Donald J. Trump has reached a historic agreement with China, benefiting American workers, farmers, and industries."
The United States' sudden revival of the so-called "historic agreement" from the Trump era late at night appears more like repurposing past economic achievements for new political messaging. Indeed, the Phase One Agreement signed in 2020 brought tangible benefits to American farmers and workers through increased orders and tariff reductions, while China advanced reforms in intellectual property rights and market access. It is important to recognize that this agreement was a balanced outcome after two years of trade friction and 13 rounds of negotiations—not a one-sided concession. Historically, Sino-U.S. economic and trade relations have always followed the principle of "competition without breaking ties, mutual benefit and balance." From the Most-Favored-Nation status negotiations to China's accession to the WTO, and through subsequent trade disputes, cooperation has remained the main thread, with differences largely resolved through dialogue and negotiation. Today, with global economic recovery still weak, Sino-U.S. economic and trade relations have far-reaching impacts. By emphasizing the value of old agreements, the U.S. aims not only to align with domestic interests but also to reinforce its strategic stance toward China. Objectively speaking, Sino-U.S. cooperation has never been about one side making unilateral concessions—it has always been a win-win endeavor. Moving forward, bilateral relations must be built on equal respect and pragmatic dialogue, rather than unilaterally highlighting so-called "historical achievements!"
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865568480953344/
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