President Donald Trump is expected to hold a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days, following his recent accusation that Beijing “totally violated” an interim trade deal, on social media platform Truth Social.
Multiple reports suggest the call will likely happen this week. CNBC said the conversation could happen “very soon,” though not today. Politico also cited Trump cabinet officials confirming that trade negotiations with China have stalled, but hinted a Trump-Xi exchange is imminent.
“That’s our expectation,” National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told ABC. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed the sentiment on CBS, pointing to delays in a critical minerals agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also cited China’s lack of movement on key trade issues last week.
