美媒给特朗普下最后通牒，再不悬崖勒马，4年内中国必将取代美国

Group 1 - The Geneva meeting in May involved high-level discussions between China and the US, focusing on tariff reductions and technology controls, with a commitment to halt new tariffs within 90 days [1] - The US aims to alleviate domestic manufacturing costs, leading to a reduction of tariffs on hundreds of billions of goods, while China is monitoring the situation to prevent any backtracking by the US [1][3] - The agreement has provided some relief to US businesses, particularly in the steel and aluminum sectors, and has shown signs of recovery in the automotive industry [3] Group 2 - Subsequent talks in London established a framework for cooperation, including easing chip exports from the US and increasing Chinese purchases of American agricultural products [5] - By the end of June, US exports to China increased by 15%, although there were concerns from Republican lawmakers about concessions made by Trump and unresolved issues regarding state-owned enterprise subsidies [5] - In July, discussions in Stockholm focused on non-tariff barriers, with commitments from both sides to enhance energy cooperation and reduce scrutiny of Chinese investments in the US [7] Group 3 - An agreement was signed before the APEC meeting in October, which included a one-year suspension of tariff escalations and relaxed restrictions on rare earth exports from China [9] - The US emphasized economic security in a White House fact sheet, while both leaders agreed to mutual visits in the following year to stabilize relations [9] - By the end of the year, there was a noticeable rebound in the US stock market, but concerns remained about the lack of investment in research and development, which could impact US competitiveness [9][11] Group 4 - Media criticism of Trump's China policy has intensified, highlighting the potential for China to dominate the economy within four years and the negative impact of high tariffs on innovation [11] - Reports indicate that China's advancements in AI and new energy sectors are leading, with significant global investment attracted to its manufacturing capabilities [11][13] - Despite internal pressures, Trump has gradually relaxed some policies, but the overall confrontational stance towards China remains [13]