‘Ball Is in China’s Court’ for Trade Talks: White House

‘China needs to make a deal with us. We don’t have to make a deal with them,’ the White House said.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington on April 15, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The next move in the U.S.–China trade war is up to Beijing, the White House says.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaking to reporters during an April 15 briefing, said President Donald Trump is open to an agreement with the Chinese regime but that the “ball is in China’s court.”