Trump's Message of Easing Tension Between the US and China: We Need Help

Signs of Softening from Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a softening in the tense relations between the United States and China, while also issuing a clear message about America's intentions. In a post on his personal social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "The U.S. seeks to help, not harm, China."

Communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping

President Trump also emphasized the importance of his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, "The honorable President Xi has just had a bad moment. He does not want his country to go into a crisis, and neither do I." These statements indicate that Trump is inclined to establish a more constructive dialogue in international relations.

Past Threats and New Measures

On October 10, Trump emphasized that the restrictions imposed by China on the export of rare earth elements pose a threat not only to the U.S. but also to other countries. In this context, Trump threatened a 100% tariff on China effective November 1.

Trump stated, "Given China's unprecedented behavior, speaking solely on behalf of the U.S., we will impose a 100% tariff on top of the current tariff on China starting November 1." He also highlighted that they would implement export controls on all critical software on that date.

In Conclusion

Trump's statements could significantly impact the course of the long-standing trade war between the U.S. and China. The future shaping of relations between the two countries is keenly awaited.