中美签字前，美国又变脸了，连出2招逼中国认栽，中方寸步不让

Group 1 - Recent negotiations between China and the US in the economic and trade sector have shown both sides' willingness to make adjustments, with the US suspending the export control rule for one year and China announcing a similar suspension [1] - The US has set a benchmark for tariffs on Chinese goods, expressing surprise if other countries do not follow suit, as many have already imposed tariffs on Chinese exports [3] - Despite initial optimism about a potential trade agreement, no formal agreement was reached during the recent talks, and the US Treasury Secretary indicated that an agreement could be signed soon, which was later contradicted by further US actions [4][6] Group 2 - The US has initiated an investigation into whether China has complied with the trade agreement from the Trump administration, with plans to gather public comments and hold hearings [6][8] - The investigation is based on the claim that China failed to meet a target of purchasing an additional $200 billion worth of US goods, a situation complicated by the global pandemic and logistics challenges [8] - The US appears to be attempting to establish its tariff standards as global norms, with other countries like the EU and Australia already imposing tariffs on Chinese products, suggesting a coordinated effort influenced by the US [9] Group 3 - The timing of the US investigation suggests an attempt to shift blame onto China while the US itself has violated agreement terms through various export controls, disrupting normal trade and investment [11] - Following a meeting between the leaders of China and the US, there was no indication from the US of pausing the investigation, highlighting a unilateral approach that prioritizes US interests over bilateral agreements [13] - The investigation and related actions may serve as a political strategy for the Trump administration to manage domestic pressures while using these issues as leverage in future negotiations with China [15][17] Group 4 - The US's approach to trade negotiations, characterized by creating uncertainty, aims to keep China in a reactive position, potentially using these investigations as bargaining chips for concessions in other areas [17] - The unilateral actions by the US could hinder the recovery of US-China trade relations and disrupt the global economic landscape, affecting companies reliant on stable US-China trade [17] - The maintenance of international economic order requires collective efforts, and the US's unilateralism may lead to a decline in its credibility in the global economic arena [19]