The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have reached a critical point, with both nations entrenched in a complex web of accusations and strategic maneuvers. President Trump has publicly stated that China lacks leverage in the ongoing tariff negotiations.

The Trump administration has recently rolled out a series of new export control measures targeting China. While these moves are officially justified on national security grounds, it’s clear that they also serve as a strategic tool to pressure Beijing and gain leverage in ongoing trade negotiations.