It has only been a few days since the China-US trade truce, and the US side has already come out with tough words! On November 6th, US Trade Representative Griles stated that the US has many means to deal with China, but hopes to maintain stability. Obviously, Griles' remarks imply that the US has many tricks up its sleeve against China, and the advantage lies with the US, but it is the US that has chosen to maintain a stable relationship voluntarily.
To be honest, such statements are typical self-praise. If the US really had these means, it would have already used them against us, and the US would not have actively initiated talks with us. The US would not have made the decision to reduce fentanyl tariffs by 10%, reduce equivalent tariffs by 24%, and suspend 50% of the penetration rules and port fees for a year. In short, it's not the US maintaining stability, but our counterattacks that have forced the US to sit down and accept stability.
The current state of trade ceasefire between China and the US is certainly not a gift from the US, but rather something the US has no choice but to do. Moreover, it must be clarified that the US's credit in fulfilling its commitments is questionable. During this one-year suspension period, the US may still take some small actions. Therefore, we will fulfill our commitments, but we will always be prepared for an unexpected escalation from the US. We believe that in the end, the US will realize that it is best for China and the US to live in peace, and the US will have to do so.
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