Archive · 19 Jun 2025
US Seeks to Reshape Trade with China, Citing Supply Chain Concerns
The U.S. wants to change how it trades with China, especially because America relies too much on China for making important things.
The US ambassador thinks this is a problem, like the European Commission President who said China uses its control of some industries to its advantage.
But the US isn't blaming China.
The goal is for trade to be fair for both countries, according to Trump.
China's ambassador says that the US and China are both benefiting from the trade.
US Ambassador to Beijing David Perdue wants to revamp US-China trade.
Perdue cited vulnerabilities due to dependence on China for supply chains.
Perdue echoed the European Commission President's criticism of China.
Trump's vision is a reciprocal, fair trade relationship with China.
China's ambassador calls for removal of US tariffs.
- Who
- US Ambassador to Beijing David Perdue and China's Ambassador to the US Xie Feng
- What
- The US is seeking to reshape its trade relationship with China, focusing on supply chain independence and fair trade.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- To address vulnerabilities in supply chains and promote a more balanced trade relationship.
- Key Figure
- David Perdue (US Ambassador to Beijing)
- Event
- US-China Business Council dinner
- Focus
- US-China trade relations
- Goal
- Reciprocal, fair trade
