Despite tariff pause, U.S. and China continue bitter ‘decoupling’

Tensions between the US and China are escalating as President Trump's administration targets Chinese students with visa revoked orders and broader measures affecting other visa applications, highlighting global trade and innovation disruptions in sectors like AI chip supply. Beijing portrays itself as a leader in innovation, but the US faces challenges convincing China to adjust business practices under pressure from trade actions such as the fentanyl scandal. The temporary pause in their conflict suggests potential leverage for future negotiations yet raises concerns about further escalation unless addressed promptly.