Trump calls Xi Jinping ‘very tough’ ahead of tariff negotiations call
President Donald Trump has openly admitted that Chinese President Xi Jinping is a tough negotiator and hard to make deals with. Trump made this statement on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing that he still has a favorable opinion of the Chinese leader. The revelation comes ahead of an anticipated phone call between Trump and Xi to discuss ongoing tariff negotiations.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his fondness for President Xi but acknowledged his tough negotiating style. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed plans for the upcoming phone call between the two leaders.
The call is significant as it follows Trump’s imposition of high tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China’s retaliatory tariffs earlier this year. Despite reaching a preliminary trade agreement with China recently, Trump accused China of violating the terms of the agreement in a post on Truth Social.
Trump claimed that he had swiftly negotiated a deal with China to prevent a potential economic crisis, but China had failed to uphold their end of the agreement. This development has led to renewed tensions in the ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Trump’s administration is engaged in trade talks with various countries worldwide, seeking the best trade deal offers from them. The administration requested these countries to submit their proposals by a specified deadline.
The phone call between Trump and Xi is expected to address these trade issues and potentially pave the way for a resolution. Trump’s candid remarks about Xi’s negotiating style underscore the complexities of the US-China trade relationship.
In conclusion, the upcoming phone call between President Trump and President Xi Jinping holds significant implications for the future of US-China trade relations. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Anders Hagstrom, a reporter with Fox News Digital, contributed to this report on national politics and breaking news events. For more updates, follow Anders on Twitter @Hagstrom_Anders.
