that true?

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that Washington holds more leverage than China in escalating trade tensions, while expressing hope Beijing will choose a “reasonable” path.

"If they respond in a highly aggressive manner, I guarantee you, the president of the United States has far more cards than the People's Republic of China," Vance told Fox News.

The comments follow US President Donald Trump's Friday threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and restrict critical software exports after Beijing announced controls on the exports of rare earth minerals.

Vance acknowledged the situation requires careful handling. "It's going to be a delicate dance, and a lot of it is going to depend on how the Chinese respond," he said.

"We're going to find out a lot in the weeks to come about whether China wants to start a trade war with us, or whether they actually want to be reasonable. I hope they choose the path of reason," Vance added.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-has-far-more-cards-than-china-says-vice-president-vance-amid-trade-tensions/3715227