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Politics : The Trump Presidency

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To: Thomas M. who wrote (353418)10/29/2025 12:56:12 PM
From: bustersmith  Read Replies (1) of 353545
 
>>>Biden Official Worked With Chinese Espionage Front To Undermine U.S. Tariff Negotiations<<<

AI Overview

As of late October 2025, no credible evidence has surfaced linking a specific Biden administration official to undermining U.S. tariff negotiations by working with a Chinese espionage front
. The claim appears to be a mischaracterization or fabrication, possibly stemming from disinformation related to the complex U.S.-China trade relationship.

Here are the key facts regarding the U.S.-China trade landscape and related allegations:
  • Trump-era trade war and 2025 escalation: Much of the recent U.S.-China tariff conflict and associated negotiations occurred during Donald Trump's presidential terms. This includes his first term and his second term in 2025, which saw an escalation and a renewed cycle of tariff threats and truces.
  • China International Cultural Exchange Center (CICEC): Research has identified the CICEC as an organization used by China's intelligence agencies for influence and espionage. However, reports discussing this entity do not connect it to undermining U.S. tariff talks with a Biden official.
  • Broader espionage concerns: Intelligence reports have consistently warned about Chinese espionage efforts, which include attempts to steal trade secrets and influence U.S. policy. These are not specific to undermining tariff talks involving a particular Biden official.
  • Tariff negotiations under President Biden: The Biden administration largely maintained the tariffs implemented by the Trump administration. During this period, there were ongoing trade discussions, but no credible reports alleged that a Biden official was colluding with a Chinese espionage group to sabotage tariff talks.
  • Tariff negotiations under President Trump (2025): The user's query may be referencing the multiple rounds of tariff escalations, truces, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and China in 2025, involving the second Trump administration. For example, in May 2025, a temporary truce was reached, and further talks continued throughout the year. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have been involved in recent negotiations, with no reports linking them to Chinese espionage fronts.
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