US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday warned China against escalating tensions in the latest round of trade hostilities, urging Beijing to “choose the path of reason” as Washington imposes sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods.
Speaking on , Vance said President Donald Trump’s administration “has far more cards than the People’s Republic of China” but hopes to avoid a full-blown trade war. “It’s going to be a delicate dance, and a lot of it will depend on how the Chinese respond,” Vance said. “If they respond in a highly aggressive manner, I guarantee you the president of the United States has far more leverage. If, however, they’re willing to be reasonable, then the U.S. would be reasonable, too.” Advertisement
Vance added that Trump “values his friendship and good relationship” with C