China-U.S. Kuala Lumpur talks have ended, and from the viewpoint of the statement of the two sides, even if the Sino-U.S. is so sharp relative, as the Chinese representative said such a phrase, ¡°The U.S. side expressed a strong position, and China firmly upheld its interests,¡± but ultimately a consensus was reached, and the U.S. Finance Minister also stressed that the very positive basis for the next South Korean meeting was laid, which means that both sides made concessions.

Buying U.S. soybeans should we delay comprehensive control of rare earths? So what concessions has the Trump administration made?

China's rare-earth restrictions delayed by one year

The fifth round of Sino-US negotiations was much smoother than expected. Perhaps the most critical reason for this is that the United States cannot afford it anymore. Soybeans have nowhere to sell and are piled up in warehouses. Now, due to the tariff war, corn production has hit a new high in nearly 160 years. American farmers are frowning.

In addition, China's comprehensive upgrade of rare earth controls has directly stabbed the lungs of the United States. Not to mention, once the Trump administration escalates its tariff war with China, Wall Street stock markets will be instantly devastated.

Therefore, in order to get China back to the negotiating table, Trump first offered a 100% tariff threat, and also claimed to export software control, shipping restrictions, etc., but these may not be what Trump really wants, he wants to use this as a code, forcing China to consult with it.

For the Chinese side, the U.S.-China maritime logistics and shipbuilding industry 301 measures, as well as Fentanyl tariffs and export controls against China, are China's concerns, and the fact also shows that the essence of the Sino-U.S. economic and trade relationship is mutually beneficial and win-win, the two sides are mutually beneficial and the struggle is wounded, if it is opened again, it will be more devastating than in April.

From the content of the notification, both China and the United States have given positive feedback on the assessment, China said that the respective concerns arrangements "have reached a basic consensus", while the United States is more positive, saying that the "very substantial framework" has been reached, and Bezent further stressed that China will purchase large amounts of soybeans and delay the comprehensive control of rare earth.

If what is said is true, it can be said that this negotiation did solve the urgent needs of the Trump administration. So what concessions has the United States made?

The Chinese representative said that constructive discussions have been held on export control issues, further extension and suspension of reciprocal tariffs, fentanyl tariffs, further expansion of trade issues and related measures such as the U.S. 301 ship charges.

For now, Bessent has made it clear that Trump's 100% tariff threat is no longer considered, and the Kuala Lumpur meeting has reached a preliminary consensus, and then waits for the two sides to return to the board, in such a context, if these fundamental issues are not met, then China will naturally not sign the joint statement.

Because the Chinese negotiator said such a sentence,"The United States expresses its position firmly, and China is firm in safeguarding its interests."

This simple phrase, in fact, has revealed the difficulty of this negotiation, which is behind the US unreason, and the firmness of the Chinese side in safeguarding its own rights and interests.

China beats the United States

However, China has once again expressed its clear stance on repeatedly inconsistent Trump, and Chinese negotiators pointed out that: The results achieved in China-US bilateral economic and trade consultations have gone through hardships and hard-won, and both sides have the responsibility and obligation to jointly safeguard these positive results achieved through efforts.The results .

Behind this statement, there is a solemn reminder to the US that the US should abandon unrealistic calculations and improper measures. China has shown its ability and attitude to resolutely respond to challenges and solve problems through dialogue and consultation. The US should not take actions that may lead to negative consequences, so as not to cause troubles to itself, and at the same time avoid adding unnecessary troubles and obstacles to China and the United States.

By the way, if the United States unilaterally raises the table at any time, then the Chinese side will also join in the end.

Since Trump first entered the White House, China has successively implemented a series of counter-measures. However, at that time, the core principle remained at the level of "reciprocity", rather than deliberately pursuing strongly destructive effects.

Specifically, China's counter-strategy aims to ensure that the extent of the US economic influence on China can be responded to a corresponding degree.

But now, in the face of continued and repeated sanctions by the United States, China's countermeasures have gradually escalated, showing precise and powerful characteristics, directly hitting the core level of U.S. decision-making.

In June of this year, the United States, with the pretext of civil aircraft related issues to pressure China, publicly announced that it will implement export control measures on large-scale than aircraft engines, with the intention of hindering the production process of Chinese commercial aircraft companies.

This series of actions demonstrates that China has developed a comprehensive counter-strategy in advance in dealing with such trade disputes and has launched it in due time after waiting for substantial action by the US.

You should know that soybeans are an important agricultural export category of the United States, and the adjustment of their import volume directly affects the economic interests of specific regions in the United States, especially those "red states" areas dominated by agriculture and traditional Republican votes. These areas are often also concentrated areas of voter groups known as "red necks" and play a decisive role in supporting the Trump administration.

Therefore, when Chinese countermeasures affect the intrinsic interests of these groups, the Trump administration will undoubtedly face direct pressure from its core support.

In short, today's China not only has the foundation for dialogue, but also has the strength to accompany it to the end. What concrete results have China and the United States achieved will be revealed at the APEC Summit in South Korea.# MCN Dual Volume Advanced Plan #

Source of information: "Around a number of important economic and trade issues, the two sides conducted" constructive "discussions, and China-US Kuala Lumpur consultations reached a basic consensus" World Wide Web