Trump and Xi Jinping engaged in a phone conversation.
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Trump and Xi chat on the horn
Catching up after a long silence, Trump and Xi Jinping recently chatted it up over the phone. Seems ol' Donny gave Xi a bell himself, according to reports by the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua. This was their first known tete-a-tete since Trump took office - at least publicly, anyways.
Trump spilled the beans on Truth Social yesterday, sharing that he found it a hard nut to crack, but ultimately appreciated Xi. He mentioned that the 90-minute chat kept him entertained and focused on the ongoing trade war between the two titans of the economy. Fortunately, they steered clear of geopolitical bickering, like the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian drama.
Now, Trump's all pumped up about the conversation, bragging it led to a lovely outcome for both countries. The Rare Earth debate might just be off the table, according to him. He's rounded up his trusty fellas, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, to represent the Yanks in the next round of talks. Exciting times, huh!
Xi kept his cards close to his chest, reminding Trump to stick to their agreements. He highlighted China's trademark loyalty, maintaining they've been straight shooters since that Geneva consensus. Xi wanted the US to quit slandering China and withdraw those pesky tariffs. Both leaders agreed to carry on their conversations, pushing for a fresh round of talks ASAP.
Man, this dialogue between the heads of these two economic titans carries weight, considering the heated trade war. Since day one, Trump's taken on China tough, fueling that age-old conflict between the two nations. But he's always been sure to emphasize his buddy-buddy relationship with Xi. At one point, Trump upped tariffs on Chinese imports, sinking to a sky-high 145%, and China slapped him back with counter-tariffs.
Behind the ScenesChina's Foreign Ministry took to their platform, X, an hour prior to the official announcement, urging the US to maintain fair competition, quit political posturing on trade, and create a balanced, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese and other foreign companies. They stuck to their guns on the matter of Chinese students and their visa status, stating that international student exchange is vital for cooperation between countries[1][2].
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- China
- USA
- Trade war
- Trade relations
- Exports
- Donald Trump
- Xi Jinping
- Tariffs
- Reflecting the ongoing discussions, both the community policy and employment policy in the United States and China may undergo changes to foster a more balanced, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for international trade and businesses.
- Despite the heated politicking and general news surrounding the Russo-Ukrainian drama, it appears that the trade policy-and-legislation between the United States and China is moving towards a resolution, given the positive outcome of the recent conversation between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
