In response to escalating tariff tensions with the United States, China has appointed a new top international trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, as part of a government reshuffle. The move comes as trade talks between the two nations stall, further intensifying the ongoing tariff war. This new appointment is seen as an unexpected but necessary step as both countries navigate the complexities of their economic relationship. The transition aims to reinvigorate negotiations and address the growing trade challenges posed by the ongoing conflict.