Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between the US and China over tariffs
Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between the US and China over tariffs
By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have roiled global trade.
The conversation was reported by Xinhua, a Chinese state media outlet. The White House did not immediately comment.
Trump had declared one day earlier that it was difficult to reach a deal with Xi.
“I like President XI of China, always have, and always will, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH!!!,” Trump posted Wednesday on his social media site.
Trade negotiations between the United States and China stalled shortly after a May 12 agreement between the two countries to reduce their tariff rates while talks played out. Behind the gridlock has been the continued competition for an economic edge.
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