Trump and Xi Jinping Agree to Continue Dialogue to Resolve Trade Disputes

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping committed to further negotiations during a phone call on Thursday, aiming to de-escalate ongoing trade tensions and tariff conflicts. The leaders discussed the possibility of mutual visits in the future and expressed a desire to improve relations, despite lingering disagreements.

Trump highlighted the importance of addressing issues related to "rare earth" minerals and said that the U.S. team would meet with China soon at a location to be determined. Both sides emphasized that progress has been made and that negative measures against China should be reconsidered, signaling hopes for easing tensions.

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The call occurred amid ongoing disputes over tariffs, minerals exports, and broader geopolitical issues, including concerns over American policies toward Taiwan, fentanyl trade, and China’s economic model. While a 90-day Trump-China trade agreement was reached in May to temporarily reduce tariffs, the fragile pact remains under strain, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

Both leaders have expressed admiration for each other’s toughness and leadership, but leaders have avoided face-to-face meetings since their last summit in 2019. The recent phone call was made at Trump's request and is seen as a step toward restoring higher-level diplomacy amid uncertainties in the global economy.