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Tensions between the United States and China erupted once again—this time in the heart of international diplomacy. During a UN Security Council meeting in New York, the two superpowers clashed fiercely over tariffs, economic pressure, and global trade rules.

China Accuses U.S. of Global Bullying
China itself convened the informal UN meeting, where it openly accused the United States of using tariffs as a weapon of economic intimidation.

Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong accused Washington of rewriting global trade rules under the guise of “fairness and reciprocity.”
“The United States is playing a zero-sum game, overturning the international economic order through tariffs, placing its own interests above the common good, and enforcing hegemonic ambitions at the expense of others,” Fu declared.

He added that Beijing had taken what it called “decisive countermeasures” in response to U.S. tariff aggression.

U.S. Calls Meeting a Farce, Slams Beijing's Hypocrisy
The United States boycotted the session. A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the meeting was a waste of the Security Council's time, and another example of China exploiting multilateral forums to push its own economic and political agenda.

“China claims to defend open markets, yet it floods the world with cheap goods, steals intellectual property, and manipulates trade—while still calling itself a developing country,” the official said.

“We will continue to defend U.S. interests and counter China’s tactics.”

🗣️ U.S. Senator Calls U.N. "Anti-American"
Republican Senator Rick Scott from Florida called China’s accusations “absurd” and urged the U.S. to slash funding to what he labeled an “anti-American” United Nations.

🧠 Think Tanks, Propaganda & Accusations
Beijing invited Wang Huiyao, president of a think tank closely tied to the Communist Party, to address the council. Wang called Trump’s tariff policy a “global trade war.”
In contrast, UN Watch director Hillel Neuer called the situation “Orwellian”:
“For China, one of the world’s top offenders of economic coercion and human rights, to accuse others of bullying is beyond ironic,” he said.

Neuer pointed to Beijing’s threats of sanctions against countries recognizing Taiwan, retaliation for defending Uyghur Muslims, and intimidation of its South China Sea neighbors.

💼 Are Tariffs Weapons or Fair Tools?
Current U.S. tariffs, especially on Chinese imports, reach up to 145%. According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is now considering lowering them to 50–65%.

While China casts itself as a defender of global trade norms, Washington sees it as a chronic violator, using UN platforms to divert criticism.

🕊️ Outcome? None. The Divide Remains
The session ended without resolution. The two largest economies in the world remain deeply divided over whether tariffs are tools of justice or instruments of coercion.

No further meetings were scheduled, and the standoff continues.

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Elon Musk has unexpectedly pulled the emergency brake. His ambitious plan to roll out an army of humanoid Optimus robots has been hit hard—before even a single unit left the factory. The reason? China just shut off the supply of critical materials.

🔹 China vs. Tesla: 1–0

Earlier this month, the Chinese government introduced new restrictions on the export of seven rare earth elements, without which Tesla’s robots simply can’t function. These "magical" materials are essential for creating magnets—basically the heart of the Optimus robot’s movement system.

🔹 Elon: “It’s not a military bot!”

During Tesla’s earnings call, Musk confirmed the project is frozen: “We’re working with China. Hopefully, we’ll get a license to use the rare earth magnets.” He stressed that the usage is purely civilian, but Beijing wants guarantees—and so far, no green light.

🔹 Trade War Hits the Tech Sector

The restricted rare earths—terbium, yttrium, dysprosium, gadolinium, lutetium, samarium, and scandium—are crucial in high-tech, from medical lasers to fighter jets. Tesla planned to use them to take robotics to the next level.

🔹 U.S. vs. China: A Massive Gap

While China dominates the rare earth refinement process, the U.S. is lagging behind. Mountain Pass in California is the only major domestic mine, but the actual refining still happens in Asia. In 2023, China produced over 58,000 tons of refined materials; the U.S. managed barely 1,100.

🔹 A Magnetic Crisis

Without these minerals, humanoid robot production grinds to a halt. Terbium powers heat-resistant magnets, yttrium fuels medical lasers and superconductors, dysprosium is used in advanced motors, and samarium forms the core of ultra-powerful magnets.

🔹 Bottom Line? China’s Pulling the Strings

Trump’s tariffs launched a trade war. Now China is firing back—strategically cutting access to what Western tech giants desperately need. And Tesla? For now, it waits, hoping to get the green light to restart.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted that the U.S. could reduce its steep tariffs on Chinese goods, a policy that has long defined his administration’s trade war with Beijing. While Trump publicly insists he’s in control, experts suggest the opposite: his tone reveals growing panic and concern over the economic fallout from the prolonged standoff.
🔹 "They won’t be as high as 145%, they’ll drop significantly," Trump said Tuesday in the Oval Office, opening the door to a potential policy shift.

💼 Negotiations? Still Not Restarted
Despite Trump’s talk of progress, behind the scenes no substantial movement has been made. China is waiting—President Xi Jlnping has even refused Trump’s phone calls—while strengthening its trade ties with other global partners.
Economist Chen Zhiwu summarized the situation bluntly:
"The more Trump insists, the clearer it becomes how nervous the U.S. really is."

📉 Tariff War Threatens Global Trade
Trade between the U.S. and China exceeded $688 billion in 2024, but imposed tariffs as high as 145% are stifling bilateral relations. While Trump hopes for "kindness" from Beijing, China feels no urgency. Analysts say the Chinese government holds the stronger hand—including massive U.S. Treasury holdings that could become economic leverage.

⚖️ U.S. Feels the Heat, China Waits
According to analyst Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Trump realizes the economic pain is mounting—rising prices, voter frustration, and fears of recession may force him to ease his demands.

Professor Chen adds:
"China is waiting. The more Trump shows his anxiety, the more it signals to Beijing there’s no need to rush."

🌍 Global Ripple Effect
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth forecasts, citing the ongoing U.S.-China standoff. Economists warn that this tug-of-war between two superpowers could drag down global growth.
"Soaring living costs, economic disarray, and growing public discontent will eventually force Trump to shift course," said economist Xu Jianzheng.

💣 And What About China?
Some strategists believe China has already begun moving funds out of U.S. Treasuries and into other currencies. If true, Beijing may be weaponizing its Treasury holdings—a quiet but strategic move that could weaken America's economic standing.

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