Bangladesh, April 29 -- The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has taken another tense turn, with Beijing firmly denying President Donald Trumps claim that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently spoke about a potential tariff agreement. The dispute highlights the widening communication gap between the two economic superpowers and signals that a resolution to their deepening trade conflict remains far off.

Speaking to reporters in Ceiling on April 28, Chinas Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun categorically denied that any discussions were taking place regarding tariffs. “As far as I know, there have not been any calls between the two presidents recently,” Guo stated. “I would like to reiter...