Would be nice, I admit, but I haven’t the tiniest doubt the Chinks will be lying, if they claim they’re folding.
China needs a deal more than we do. Their backs are up against the wall. They will not fold completely, but the US is definitely in the power position to dictate terms.
With China, you’re always just one or two problems away from a wonderful agreement and prosperous future. But you never seem to get there....
China and its Communist trade manage literally EVERYTHING in their country. Trade and anything having to do with foreigners especially goes to the top of that list. China will NEVER give up micro-managing and centrally-planning its trade for is own advantage. It doesn’t mean USA companies can’t buy and sell there, but everyone should be crystal clear China will always emphasize its own strategic advantage and you exist in China purely at the pleasure of the CCP and government mandarins. I don’t care what kind of “deal” the US makes.
“I haven’t the tiniest doubt the (communists) will be lying”
No doubt. (communist lips moving = lying)
They just need a new tactic, because the costs on them (and the risks) are getting serious.