Local media published an article today to make the latest judgment on the Sino-US tariff war: the US side has retreated, and China has initially achieved victory! In the future, any country that wants to strike China will first have to weigh its own strength.

The article mentioned that U.S. President Trump claimed that he plans to significantly reduce tariffs on Chinese mainland products, and also said that both sides are negotiating. However, this statement was flatly denied by the Chinese side. The article believes that in this round of confrontation, China's strong strategic determination not to be led astray by the U.S. side's unilateral rhythm was fully demonstrated, showing that with adequate preparation, it has initially achieved victory.

The article pointed out that the root cause of Trump's retreat lies in his policy of reciprocal tariffs, which is gradually dragging the U.S. economy into the abyss of recession. This is not part of his carefully planned strategy but rather the bitter fruit brought about by arrogance and chaotic decision-making.

The article analyzed that in this trade confrontation, both China and the U.S. are attempting to gain international support. The U.S. side lures other countries with tariff exemptions in an attempt to get them to cooperate with its "anti-China" actions; whereas China strikes precisely, grasping the essence of reciprocal tariffs as indiscriminate attacks, actively conducting diplomatic activities to seek trade support from other countries. At present, although other countries have not joined forces with China to counter the U.S., they have not cooperated with the U.S. in cutting off economic and trade ties with China either. On the contrary, the EU will discuss trade normalization with Beijing, which is undoubtedly a powerful counterattack against the U.S. side.

The article believes that because China has restrained the U.S. single-handedly through its strong strength, Trump had to delay reciprocal tariffs on other countries for 90 days and focus on dealing with China. This also made Russia and Iran see the situation clearly. The former adopted a delaying tactic, while the latter became increasingly firm in its stance. Trump originally expected to extricate himself from the reciprocal tariff storm by resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict or the Iranian nuclear issue, but now he has achieved nothing in this regard.

The article stated that for China, this can be regarded as the first time that the U.S. side has backed down since the confrontation between the two began, while China has firmly adhered to its bottom line without giving an inch. This not only demonstrates China's substantial economic strength and resilience under pressure but also indicates that any infringement on China's core interests will be met with firm retaliation and no compromise will be made.

The article noted that this originally seemingly protracted, so-called "epic" trade war has now become a "failed tariff war" due to the U.S. side's retreat. This dramatic turn has made the international community deeply realize the weight of China. In the future, any country that dares to strike at China will certainly first weigh its own strength, and it will be nearly impossible for the U.S. to form an "anti-China alliance."

The article also proposed that for the Taiwan region, it should see the situation more clearly. The strong strength and determination displayed by mainland China are solid guarantees for maintaining national sovereignty and territorial integrity. On issues involving core interests such as cross-strait relations, Taiwan should not continue to "play with fire" under the instigation of the U.S., as it will ultimately reap what it sows.

Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830288938068361/

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