US and China dispute who requested trade talks

The U.S. and China are publicly disputing which country initiated the upcoming trade talks, a disagreement that has escalated tensions. Both sides are claiming the other requested the meeting. This public disagreement precedes a weekend meeting in Switzerland aimed at addressing high tariffs between the world's two largest economies. Each nation is attempting to portray strength and leverage ahead of the negotiations. Experts suggest the dispute is a power play, with each side trying to avoid appearing weak. The back-and-forth highlights the complex relationship and the high stakes involved in the trade negotiations.