US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call focused on trade relations, highlighting ongoing tensions despite a recent 90-day agreement to reduce tariffs. Trump described the call as productive, emphasizing trade intricacies, while Xi advocated for dialogue and cooperation, urging the US to handle Taiwan carefully. Criticism surrounds Trump’s administration for causing global economic disruptions and imposing restrictions on Chinese students, with China asserting these actions violate their temporary trade truce.