In a new statement shared during a White House press briefing, President Trump underscored America's economic leverage in ongoing trade tensions with China, saying the U.S. holds the upper hand. “The ball is in China’s court,” Trump said. “China needs to make a deal with us — we don’t have to make a deal with them.”
.@PressSec shares a statement from @POTUS: "The ball is in China's court. China needs to make a deal with us; we don't have to make a deal with them. There's no difference between China and any other country except they are much larger, and China wants what we have... the… pic.twitter.com/qD9LHzdAJm
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He emphasized the global demand for access to the American market, adding, “There’s no difference between China and any other country, except they are much larger. And China wants what we have.”
Trump pointed to the strength of the American consumer as the driving force behind global economic interest. “Every country wants what we have — American consumer. Or to put it in another way, they need our money.” The remarks come amid stalled negotiations and rising tariffs, as the administration continues to push for more favorable trade terms with Beijing.
