The Chinese Commerce Ministry issued a statement on Monday to condemn serious violations of the recent tariffs agreement between China and the United States because Washington imposed new restrictions on AI chip exports and chip design software sales and student visas.
The ministry declared that these practices violate the consensus which was established in the recent joint statement about the tariff freeze to resume trade negotiations. The U.S. introduction of fresh export curbs and visa restrictions has caused tensions to rise again.
The U.S.-China agreement reduced some of the most severe tariffs but failed to address fundamental trade disagreements. The short-term agreement between the two nations has created uncertainty for businesses and investors who expect new trade disruptions. National security protection is the official explanation from U.S. officials yet Beijing interprets these actions as escalating tensions.
The current situation demonstrates how unstable the trade peace remains. The Chinese government announced potential retaliatory measures through its statement while diplomats work to establish a lasting agreement. The outcome will determine whether tariffs remain high or come down further—and whether businesses on both sides can regain some clarity.
