Trump's Claimed Call with Xi Jinping Under Question
Beijing denies reported conversation between Trump and Xi. - Beijing asserts no recent phone conversation happened between Trump and Xi
In a twist of events, the Chinese government in Beijing has contradicted US President Donald Trump's assertions about a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During a press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun confirmed that no recent phone chat between the two heads of state has taken place. It's worth noting that there are no ongoing discussions between China and the US on tariff-related matters, either[1][2].
Last week, Trump revealed such a call during an interview with Time magazine. He shared, "He called," emphasizing that it wasn't a signal of vulnerability on his part[3]. However, when questioned by reporters about Xi's call post the announcement of US tariffs in early April or prior, Trump chose to stay mum on the subject, only acknowledging that he's spoken to Xi frequently[4]. This contrasts with previous Chinese claims that there are no ongoing trade talks between Beijing and Washington[1].
While Trump is optimistic about reaching a deal within weeks[2], the Chinese government's denial casts a shadow over this assertion. Tariffs has been a controversial topic, with the US imposing 145% tariffs on most Chinese imports, and China imposing retaliatory tariffs on US imports at 125%[5].
- Donald Trump
- Xi Jinping
- China
- USA
[1] Trade Talks between U.S and China: Is There a Glimmer of Hope?
[2] US-China Trade War: A Global Economic Analysis
[3] Trump: Xi Jinping called me, we might be close to a trade deal
[4] Trump won't discuss details of Xi Jinping phone call
[5] US-China Tariffs: A Breakdown of the Current Feud
- The denial by the Chinese government in Beijing contradicts US President Donald Trump's assertions about a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- During a press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun confirmed that no recent phone chat between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has taken place, contradicting Trump's claims.
- The US imposing 145% tariffs on most Chinese imports and China retaliating with 125% tariffs on US imports has been a contentious issue in the ongoing US-China trade wars.
- Despite Trump's optimism about reaching a deal within weeks, the Chinese government's denial casts a shadow over this assertion, creating uncertainty in the realm of general news and politics.
- The European Union and its Member States, keeping a close watch on war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and global economy, are also closely monitoring the developments between the USA and China, particularly in relation to tariffs.
