Trump and Xi, China's leader, engage in a 'favorable' phone conversation and agree to additional discussions, taking place during the ongoing trade conflict.
In a Surprising U-Turn, Trump Clarifies Positive Phone Call with Xi Amid Trade War
In a surprising turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed he had a "very good" conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, discussing details of their trade deal, just a day after expressing doubts about reaching an agreement with China.
The trade negotiations between the two global powers had hit a snag following a May 12 agreement, where the U.S. and China had agreed, in principle, to reduce tariffs significantly while talks were underway. However, these negotiations stalled shortly after the agreement was reached.
Tariff Talks Back On
According to the latest developments, both Trump and Xi have agreed to re-engage in further tariff discussions. The conversation, as reported by Chinese state media, lasted approximately an hour and a half and promised a positive outcome for both nations.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, "I just concluded a very good phone call with President Xi of China, discussing some of the intricacies of our recently made, and agreed to, trade deal." He further added that the call "resulted in a very positive conclusion for both countries."
Focussed on Trade
From the information available, the conversation between the two leaders was primarily focussed on trade, with no apparent discussions regarding situations like the Russia-Ukraine conflict or Iran. However, it is important to note that no official readout of the call has been released yet.
Interestingly, the call comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that only a conversation between the two leaders could potentially resolve their differences and pave the way for serious trade negotiations.
A New Chapter
Despite the uncertain future and deep-rooted tensions, these recent developments signify a renewed diplomatic effort to address trade disputes between the two nations. The upcoming tariff talks and potential visits by both leaders might mark the beginning of a new chapter in U.S.-China trade relations.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story! \*Interesting Fact:* Did you know that China has agreed to remove non-tariffs countermeasures against the U.S., following the May 12 agreement? These countermeasures were implemented since April 2025. Also, the U.S. has cut its 145% tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% for 90 days to allow for talks, while China reduced its taxes on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. [1][2][3][4]**
- The unexpected conversation between Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping has rekindled tariff discussions, promising a positive outcome for both countries amidst the ongoing trade war.
- Surprisingly, the recent phone call between the two leaders did not delve into international conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine conflict or Iran, but was primarily focused on trade-related policy and legislation.
- The ongoing tariff talks may mark a significant shift in the tense politics between the United States and China, possibly leading to a new chapter in their trade relations.
- Amidst the uncertain future, the removal of non-tariff countermeasures by China and the reduction of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods signify an effort to resolve ongoing disputes, as revealed in the latest developments of the war-and-conflicts-related general news.
