China Shakes Up Global Trade Strategy Amid Escalating Tariff War with the U.S.

China Shakes Up Global Trade Strategy Amid Escalating Tariff War with the U.S.

Beijing restructures its commercial front as economic tensions with Washington reach a boiling point.

In a bold move that could reshape the trajectory of the fierce trade war between the world’s two largest economies, China announced on Wednesday the appointment of a new chief negotiator for its international trade affairs.

Li Chenggang, a seasoned diplomat with a strong global negotiation background, has stepped in as China’s new Vice Minister of Commerce and top trade representative, replacing Wang Shouwen — a key figure during Donald Trump’s first term.

The announcement, issued by China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, comes as the tariff standoff intensifies: The U.S. has slapped Chinese imports with a staggering 145% total tariff, while Beijing retaliated with its own 125% levy on American goods.

A veteran takes the helm in a global economic clash

At 58, Li Chenggang is no stranger to high-stakes diplomacy. Formerly China’s ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, he brings decades of experience to the table. His appointment is more than a bureaucratic shift — it signals that China is gearing up for a new, more assertive phase in its trade conflict with the U.S.

Trump escalates, then backtracks — except with China

Tensions escalated sharply on April 2 when Donald Trump announced sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” targeting countries worldwide. Just a week later, rattled markets and rising U.S. debt financing costs forced a partial reversal.

But China was the exception.

Tariffs against Beijing not only remained but intensified, targeting key sectors — particularly tech. Although many Chinese tech products were temporarily spared, Washington has made it clear that semiconductor tariffs are “coming soon.”

The pressure game: Washington pushes, Beijing pushes back

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words:

“It’s up to China to take the first step. We don’t need to make a deal with them. There’s no difference between China and any other country — except they’re much bigger.”

Beijing, in turn, has called on Washington to completely remove all imposed tariffs, stating firmly:

“No one wins in a trade war. Protectionism is a dead end.”

With new leadership at the helm and hardline rhetoric from both capitals, the U.S.-China tariff war is entering a critical new chapter. The world is watching closely as the consequences ripple through global markets, industries, and everyday consumers.

Sources/ Press office official/EFE/ Washington/

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt/

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