Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported yesterday (May 2nd): "Who is in more of a hurry? US and China accuse each other of wanting to talk about tariffs." US Secretary of State Rubio said that China hopes to discuss trade issues, and the discussion will soon begin. At the same time, the Ministry of Commerce of China said that it noticed that senior US officials have repeatedly stated their willingness to negotiate with China on tariff issues. For this, China is currently assessing the situation."
[Smart Comment]: The one who talks more is the one in a hurry. The US has recently been frequently sending negotiation signals, which actually reveals its urgent desire to promote negotiations. Analyzing from the perspective of negotiation strategy, the US seems to be more eager at present. Since 2025, the US economic data has performed poorly, with the annualized GDP growth rate for the first quarter declining by 0.3%, reaching the lowest point since the second quarter of 2022. In addition, the US tariff policy has caused domestic price increases and rising corporate costs, putting significant pressure on its economy. By contrast, China has consistently adhered to the stance of "fighting until the end; negotiating with open doors," emphasizing that if the US wants to negotiate, it must first correct its wrong practices and cancel unilateral tariff increases and other measures.
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