Trump is escalating efforts to pin blame on China for unleashing a pandemic that has killed over 60,000 Americans and is exploring ways to hold Beijing accountable WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump is escalating efforts to pin blame on China for unleashing a pandemic that has killed over 60,000 Americans and is exploring ways to hold Beijing accountable, though his options are limited because of the potential economic consequences.
Trump and his aides sharpened their criticism of Beijing this week, demanding answers about the virus’s origin and hinting at possible retaliation.
The president tweeted Friday that some US television networks are “Chinese puppets," while his super PAC unleashes anti-China ads and his top economic adviser