We now have entire countries playing Trump’s games by Trump’s rules. There’s a reported 50+ countries trying to “negotiate” with Trump. This is why he continues doing the things he does. Because after all the tough talk and saber rattling, they all crumble like a house of cards in a hurricane at the first hint of pressure.
A zero-for-zero won’t work with Trump. He does not understand math, economy, or basic logic.
China simply does tit for tat plus X. My bet is this is the only strategy that works against Trump.