Trump Urges China to Restart Trade Talks as U.S. Imposes 145% Tariffs, China Suspends Boeing Deliveries

President Donald Trump has called on China to initiate negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, the world's two largest economies. The White House has emphasized that China needs to make the first move in restarting trade talks. According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump stated, "China needs to make a deal with us, we don't have to make a deal with them." The administration insists that Beijing must reach out before substantive discussions can begin. Reports indicate that China is open to trade talks but is setting conditions before entering negotiations. These include demands for greater respect from the U.S., a more consistent American position, and willingness to address Chinese concerns regarding U.S. sanctions and Taiwan. Beijing also wants the U.S. to appoint a designated contact person with the authority to negotiate on behalf of President Trump. Both countries have recently escalated tariffs, with the U.S. imposing tariffs of up to 145% on most Chinese goods and China responding with a 125% tariff on U.S. goods. The dispute has resulted in increased trade barriers and retaliatory measures, including China's suspension of new Boeing aircraft deliveries. Trump criticized China in a social media post for reneging on a previous agreement with Boeing. The U.S. has paused some tariffs for 90 days to allow for negotiations, and the administration is considering at least 15 proposals from other countries seeking tariff relief. The trade tensions have also affected financial markets, with S&P 500 futures, the yuan, and the Australian dollar all reacting to developments in the dispute. Chinese officials have expressed discontent over recent remarks by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, which were described as disrespectful by China's foreign ministry.