Trump, Xi Likely to Hold Talks This Week Amid Trade Tensions: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The announcement comes amid renewed trade tensions between the two countries over tariff breaches and export restrictions. Image Source: CNTV on X “I can confirm that the two leaders will likely talk this week,” Leavitt said on Monday, as reported by ABC News. She added that a readout would be provided following the call. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also signaled that the conversation would take place “very soon,” citing ongoing disputes over critical minerals and Chinese export controls. The Biden administration recently extended tariff exclusions for certain Chinese products, including solar manufacturing equipment, until August 31. Despite a temporary trade truce reached earlier this year, progress on structural issues has remained limited. Meanwhile, a U.S. trade court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority in imposing seve...