U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of violating its trade agreement with the United States in a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
In a message posted today, Trump claimed that two weeks ago, China was facing severe economic difficulties due to the high tariffs he had imposed, which he said made it nearly impossible for China to trade with the U.S. — the world’s largest marketplace. Trump described this period as a “cold turkey” phase that led to factory closures and civil unrest in China.
According to Trump, he stepped in to make a “fast deal” with China to prevent the situation from worsening. He stated the agreement helped stabilize the economic environment, allowing China to return to business as usual. “Everybody was happy!” Trump wrote.
However, Trump warned that despite the initial progress, China has now “totally violated its agreement with us,” expressing disappointment and suggesting that his goodwill was not reciprocated. “So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!” he added.
The president’s comments come amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over trade policies and economic relations. There has been no official response from Chinese authorities regarding Trump’s latest accusations.
Trump’s statement signals a potential escalation in the rhetoric surrounding U.S.-China trade relations, highlighting the fragile nature of agreements and the challenges in maintaining cooperation between the two global powers.