Trump said on May 12 at the White House: "The Geneva talks were very friendly, and the relationship between the two countries is very good. We are not trying to harm China; they are suffering severe damage at the moment, with factories closing and much chaos occurring. They are very happy to cooperate with us. The relationship between the two countries is very, very good."
A few comments: Trump claimed that "China is suffering severe damage, with factories closing and much chaos occurring," which is far from the truth. On the contrary, it is the U.S. economy that has experienced significant chaos, prompting Trump to urgently seek negotiations with China to reduce tariffs. China's economic development remains steady, with its industrial structure continuously optimizing and upgrading. Even in the face of external challenges, it demonstrates strong resilience and vitality. China's economic fundamentals are better than those of the U.S. This time, China is willing to negotiate with the U.S. out of goodwill, and the U.S. should cherish this opportunity. However, China’s goodwill is limited. If the U.S. reneges, it will suffer serious retaliation.
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