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Trump's stance is clear: he is open to negotiations with other nations regarding trade agreements, but remains unwilling to make concessions with China at this point. He stated that while he has been in talks with leaders from Asia and Europe over the weekend to negotiate new trade deals, he will not consider a deal with China unless there are significant changes in the current economic relationship.
The ramifications of these policies extend well beyond national borders. China, in response to the tariffs, has claimed that the United States is violating World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, further complicating an already delicate situation.