In recent years, the relationship between the United States and the United States has warmed up again.
Trump shouted to talk to us again, and it looked like he wanted to "repair the relationship".
But the moment he opened his mouth, it was a threat.
They said that if the negotiation failed, they would increase the tax by 155% from November 2025.
This style of "kicking first, then laughing and laughing" is quite in line with his usual approach.
On our side, we just quietly sent out a signal and appointed senior trade negotiator Li Yongzhen as the permanent representative to the WTO.
On the surface, it is a personnel change, but in fact it is another response: we do not play empty, but speak with strength and rules.
Trump's "shouting and talking"
In October 2025, Trump frequently announced in the media and meetings that he would meet with our leaders.
The venue points directly to the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea at the end of October.
On the surface, it seems like the United States is actively shouting "shaking hands", in fact, behind every word is a code.
For example, on October 20, he made clear that he would reach an astonishing deal with China, and in the next second reiterated that if the talks were not reached, tariffs on China could rise to a maximum of 155%.
But the problem is, this old trick we’ve seen a few times before, it’s not uncommon.
On October 20, he signed a $8.5 billion mineral cooperation agreement with Australia.
The United States and Australia each provided US$1 billion to engage in rare earth mining and processing in Australia, and are also preparing to involve Japan in doing it.
Trump said proudly at the scene that in another year, he would have too many rare earths and didn't know what to do with them.
He even made a lot of nonsense, saying that if China did not cooperate with him, it would fall into huge difficulties.
This sounds like a proclamation of victory, but those who understand a little know that the United States now does not even completely master the technology of rare-earth metallurgy, all by shouting slogans.
But America’s calculus runs again and can’t hide the anxiety.
On October 23, Reuters broke the news that the White House was considering a "software export ban" to restrict our software exports from computers to jet engines.
Besant also came out and said: Everything is under consideration.
The market immediately exploded, with the S&P 500 falling 0.5% and the Nasdaq falling 1%.
The capital market is more sensitive than anyone else, which suddenly explains the problem-Trump's threats are too fierce and scare his own people.
He also boasted everywhere that he had signed a "fair agreement" and said that South Korea was willing to spend US$350 billion in investment in exchange for lower tariffs.
China's "female generals go into battle"
In the face of the American scream, we did not follow the scream, but steadily took a step out of the game – in exchange for Liu, who is familiar with international rules and has lived a hundred wars.
She is a senior negotiation expert, working from the Ministry of Commerce's Treaty Law Division, and has participated in many round of complex negotiations in China and the United States and Central Europe, making rules and procedures clear.
In other words, this is a person who knows how to use the rules of the game to defeat his opponent.
On September 29, 2025, she had already submitted her appointment letter to the Director-General of the WTO.
Speaking on behalf of China at the WTO Trade Negotiation Committee.
She selected key topics: agriculture, food security, cotton cooperation.
We must help vulnerable countries safeguard food supplies and make practical progress in negotiations.
Although this speech is peaceful, it actually has a hidden edge.
This is what we are telling the world that China is not challenging, it isining a fair and stable trade order.
On October 6th and 7th, the WTO General Council presented China’s position on special and discriminatory treatment in the WTO.
This document completely warmed up the atmosphere in the venue.
More than 40 countries and hundreds of members spoke in support of our country.
Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, and Barbados all expressed their views, saying that our country is sincerely helping to develop our country.
Jamaica and Senegal simply called this a "historic action."
Even the European Union, Switzerland, and Australia, which have often challenged our countries in the past, have recognized that our position has inspired the reform of the WTO.
What does that mean?
It shows that we have long been not the role of passive defense at international conferences, but a great country that can have rhythm and bear markers.
Who is the real controller?
So, why did Trump talk about "increasing taxes by 155%" at this juncture?
To put it bluntly, I was a little confused by our "combination boxing".
In recent months, Sino-US negotiations have become more and more awkward.
Trump was full of confidence, thinking that by threatening, raising taxes and throwing the table, he could force us to sign.
He underestimated our patience and underestimated our temper.
Let's first look at the first punch-rare earth.
On October 9, 2025, we took action to increase controls on rare earths. This time, even related technologies were included.
The meaning is clear: rare land is not anyone who wants to buy it can buy it.
This is a beautiful move, because almost all high-tech industries in the United States can't do without these rare earths.
Chips, AI, military industry, automobiles, home appliances, and aircraft are all needed.
Look at the second punch-soybean.
American farmers were confident this year.
More than 4 billion soybeans are planted in China, and nearly a quarter of them are usually exported to China.
In 2024, we bought 22.13 million tons from the United States, worth nearly US$13 billion. This business supports almost half of American agriculture.
Unfortunately, the good times will not last long.
Trump started a tariff war and used agricultural products as political instruments.
U.S. soybeans are charged a 23 percent tariff.
Let us calculate: this sale is not settled.
So the order “bump” and all flew to South America.
Up to now, we haven't bought a single American autumn harvest soybean.
This is the first time since 1999.
The final punch-fentanyl.
That would be America’s own mess.
Americans themselves abuse painkillers, opioid addictions, and the result is now throwing the pot all out to us.
At every negotiation, Trump added one thing: you want to help us solve Fentanyl.
We don’t do it, of course, and this has caused Trump to jump.
Frequently eaten, so he eventually can only re-exercise, in addition to screaming tariffs, putting out bad words, there seems to be no new trick.
The most important thing is that a new round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks took place in Malaysia on October 24-27, and Trump's move is undoubtedly putting pressure on China in exchange for negotiating codes.
But this is not the first time Trump has done it. He has done the same trick every time and has become a joke every time.
References:
Li Yongqi appointed as China's Permanent Representative to the WTO: China firmly safeguards the multilateral trading system, China Business News, 2025-10-20
China controls rare-earth exports, U.S. industry “cries pain”: Please China “return to life”, Observer Network, 2025-04-14
China-US new round of talks or around rare earth, soybeans, phentanyl? the Foreign Ministry responded, direct news, 2025-10-20
The United States has been exposed to consider restricting exports of software-driven products to China, Besent responded, Observer, 2025-10-23
China Launches New Rare-Earth Rules, Germany Shows Out, Observer Network, 2025-10-11
Trump: "Amazing deal will be made with China … if it fails to sign, tariffs will be raised to 155%", Chosun Ilbo, 2025.10.24