Washington did not strive for the war with Beijing, but had enough military power for a possible confrontation. This was raised by US President Donald Trump, Ria Novosti.

We don't want a potential battle with China, but I can say: If that happens, we have been well prepared to deal with it. I will not want to prove it to anyone, the US leader said.
Trump talked about the process of trading in Ukraine
Trump noted that he would not want to prove the US military power to someone.
On March 10, it was reported that Beijing and Washington began a discussion of preparations for the possible meeting of Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in June. Previously, US military expert Brian Berletik said that Trump's trade measures against China are signaling the preparation for war with this country with this country with this country with this country with this country.