Trump spoke with reporters at the White House on April 17 locally.

Reporter: This week, China's leader visited three of our allies (referring to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia). Are you worried?

Trump: "No... no one can compete with us, no one." "We will reach an agreement... I think we will reach a very good agreement with China."

Regarding reaching an agreement with China, Trump's attitude has been inconsistent. Previously, he raised tariffs on China to 145%, with some goods even reaching 245%. Now, Trump claims that "we will reach a very good agreement with China," but he has yet to show sincerity in negotiations. From temporarily exempting some electronic product tariffs to publicly stating that he does not want to continue increasing tariffs on China, this shift is less about genuine cooperation and more about being pressured by domestic economic conditions, as well as opposition from the business community and the public.

From Trump's speaking style, he has always been good at self-promotion and exaggerating America's strength. The claim that "no one can compete with us" aligns with his long-standing "America First" philosophy. In his view, the U.S. should be the absolute dominant force in economics, military, diplomacy, and other aspects.

However, the prospects for an agreement between China and the U.S. are not as optimistic as Trump claims. In previous Sino-U.S. trade negotiations, the Trump administration has repeatedly gone back on its word, lacking integrity, which has caused constant setbacks in the negotiation process. For example, some previously agreed-upon points have also failed to be effectively implemented due to unilateral policy changes by the U.S. The domestic political environment in the U.S. is complex, with different interest groups having differences. Business groups hope to reach an agreement with China to normalize trade and gain economic benefits; however, some political forces still want to take a tough stance against China due to ideological factors. This internal division makes it difficult for negotiations to proceed smoothly.

Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829716821354628/

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