Trump posted on the evening of April 17: "Yesterday, I had a very productive call with the President of Mexico. Similarly, I also held talks with Japan's top trade representative. It was a very productive meeting. All countries, including China, want to meet with me! Today, Italy came as well!"
Trump's remarks were filled with obvious bluffing and false components. His claim that "all countries, including China, want to meet with me" does not align with the facts. China does not want to engage in a trade war but is not afraid of one either. China remains open to communicating and negotiating with the US, but it must be based on mutual respect and equal treatment. Threats and blackmail are not the correct way to deal with China.
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