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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration recently threatened to
investigate China's intellectual property and trade policies, for it
thinks the United States has been hurt by China in these fields. However, many Americans believe that talks work better than threats.
"Trump got many investigation going on for everything right now.
China is a huge trade partner. China can't survive without us, and we
can't survive without China. We need to face that fact," local resident
known as Tracy told Xinhua in Los Angeles.
The U.S. administration initially planned to announce on August 4
that it would have its Trade Representative's Office investigate under
Section 301 of Trade Act of 1974. It has promised to bring deficits down
by imposing tariffs and other non-tariff trade barriers whenever
necessary.
The U.S. government postponed the announcement due to comprehensive
concerns, especially that the U.S. export might get hurt over a possible
trade war with China.
"I think that would be a disaster for the economy for numerous
reasons, so that would not be a good idea," said John, a local resident
in Washington D.C.
"I don't think it is fair to start sanctioning China now. Where is
this coming from? And why are we doing it? If it was fair then why none
of our other presidents bothered to do it? " Takisha Walter told Xinhua
in Chicago.
"Definitely not. Trade war is benefiting nobody. It's so much better
if people can negotiate. Even if it's time consuming," said John.
Tommy, another resident in Washington D.C., said that "I could
understand it is used as a tool to pressure North Korea's nuclear
program, but again, outside of that, it's tough to say, especially
because of the huge volume of trade we do with China, it's just an
economic weak point."
A case in point is that about 60 percent of soybeans grown by
American farmers are exported, with China by far the largest customer.
"As I said, negotiate. I'm really not familiar with any sanctions on
China. I feel these things can be worked out overtime," added John.
"I think it's good to close the things, especially with China being a
leader in exports and imports. So I think having a good relationship
with China is better for the U.S.," added Tommy.
Those interviewed by Xinhua all call for the U.S. to refrain from
imposing tariffs or trade penalties, for there will be collateral damage
in trade conflicts with China.
"They can talk about it. They can improve those things. China is so
important today. If Chinese economy collapses, the whole world
collapses. If the U.S. economy collapses, the whole world collapses. So
those two are the biggest economic powers in the world. I believe now
China is just on the same level economically like the U.S.," said Zorann
who lives in L.A.
A Chicago resident known as Charles told Xinhua that "China's
relationship with the U.S. is a complicated one. I'm sure they will get
over it. They will work things out. With all the debts we have to and
from each other, it is just another bump on the road. They will get over
it. They will figure something out."
(With Hu Yousong and Guo Yina reporting in Washington D.C., Huang Chao in L.A., and Miao Zhuang in Chicago)
