Archive · 14 Aug 2025
China's Long-Term Trade Game with the US Continues
The US and China are in a trade war.
The US wants China to change how it does business.
But China is taking its time, even if it hurts its economy now.
The US gave China a break on tariffs.
China's economy is slowing down, but they're preparing for a long fight, like a previous leader did in a long war.
China is trying to become less reliant on the US.
They hope to win by being patient and staying strong.
China is playing the long game in its trade talks with the US, enduring short-term economic pain.
Washington granted Beijing a 90-day reprieve, extending a pause on tariffs until November 10th.
China's economy faces sluggish demand and a slowdown in the property sector.
Beijing is preparing the population for a long battle by referencing Mao Zedong's strategy of endurance and unity.
China aims to reduce dependence on US markets and deepen control over critical supply chains.
- Who
- China and the US, specifically leaders like Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
- What
- China's long-term strategy in trade talks with the US.
- When
- The trade talks are ongoing, with a recent 90-day reprieve on tariffs.
- Where
- The trade talks are between the US and China.
- Why
- China is playing the long game to shape any eventual deal to its advantage and reduce reliance on the US.
US Perspective
China's Perspective
Concessions
US Perspective
China needs to make significant concessions to improve the trade relationship.
China's Perspective
China is unwilling to offer any significant concessions.
Economic Leverage
US Perspective
US economic leverage is strong and growing.
China's Perspective
US economic leverage is gradually weakening as China pushes ahead with self-reliance.
- US Tariffs on China
- Average 40%
- China's Economic Growth (April-June)
- 5.2%
- Youth Unemployment (June)
- 14.5%
- Tariff Reprieve Deadline
- November 10
- China's Strategy
- Endurance and Unity