US-China Trade Talks: Discrepancies in Claims as Tariff Disputes Escalate

Tensions between the US and China persist over trade negotiations. President Trump claimed to be 'actively' discussing trade, but China refuted this by calling it 'fake news'. A Chinese official stated that there have been no discussions regarding tariffs, directly contradicting Trump. The US currently imposes tariffs as high as 145%, with China retaliating by implementing 125% tariffs on US goods. Both sides are in an impasse, despite Trump's indication of a possible softening approach. Economic experts express concern over the potential risks of ongoing escalations, suggesting that further escalation could negatively impact the global economy.