National Security

Stockholm Talks Reveal Washington’s Struggle to Rein In China’s Trade Aggression

By Economics Desk | July 28, 2025

Amid high-stakes negotiations in Stockholm, Washington risks compromising America’s economic sovereignty by softening tariffs on China without securing meaningful reforms—raising urgent questions about a leadership willing to confront Beijing’s unfair trade practices.

As U.S. and Chinese officials gather in Stockholm for another round of trade talks, the stakes couldn’t be higher for American workers and national security alike. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng under a cloud of uncertainty following months of tariff battles triggered by President Trump’s bold stance against China’s economic overreach. Is Status Quo Enough When America Faces a $295 Billion Trade Deficit? Reports suggest both sides are likely to agree on maintaining existing tariffs rather than escalating them. But is simply preserving the “status quo” a victory when America still faces a staggering $295.5...

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