- President Trump and President Xi held a 90-minute call focused entirely on trade.
- Trump confirmed a forthcoming meeting involving U.S. Treasury, Commerce, and Trade officials.
- Xi emphasized dialogue and mutual respect, while urging removal of U.S. “negative measures.”
- China insists on sincere adherence to the Geneva agreement on trade cooperation.
- Taiwan issue remains a key concern for China, with Xi urging Washington to act prudently.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he held a “very good phone call” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reaffirming commitments to the recent U.S.–China trade agreement and announcing a high-level diplomatic meeting to follow in the near future.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the 90-minute call as “a very positive conclusion for both countries,” noting that the discussion focused solely on trade and avoided topics such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict or Iran.
Trump stated that the U.S. delegation will include Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. He also accepted an invitation from Xi for a future visit to China, extending a reciprocal invite to the Chinese leader and First Lady.
China’s Response: Dialogue Over Disruption
Following the conversation, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping emphasized “dialogue and cooperation are the only correct choice” for the U.S. and China, referencing the progress made in a recent Geneva meeting between lead economic officials.
Xi urged both countries to stay the course despite “disturbances and disruptions,” and said recalibrating the trajectory of U.S.-China relations required steady leadership and mutual respect.
Xi added that China has “seriously and earnestly” implemented the Geneva agreement and called on Washington to do the same. He further urged enhanced communication in fields such as law enforcement, military cooperation, and foreign policy to reduce tensions and build trust.
On Taiwan, Xi warned against provocative U.S. policies, urging the Biden administration to handle the issue “with prudence” to avoid “the dangerous terrain of confrontation and even conflict.”
Outlook: A Fragile but Forward Path
While both sides projected optimism over trade relations, underlying tensions remain high, particularly around semiconductors, rare earth exports, Taiwan, and foreign policy alignment. The forthcoming meeting of U.S. trade envoys with Chinese counterparts could provide further clarity on how each side plans to implement and expand the Geneva accords.
Neither country announced a specific date or venue for the upcoming talks, but both signaled a commitment to continued diplomatic engagement—at least on the economic front.
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