Trade war: Trump, Xi speak amid deadlock over tariffs; what was discussed
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on Thursday, Chinese state media reported, as negotiations over contentious trade tariffs between the two nations remain stuck in a gridlock that has rattled global markets.The discussion on Thursday followed Trump suggesting it was tough 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 wrote on Truth Social yesterday.Talks between the US and China had temporarily resumed after a May 12 agreement to lower tariffs, but no breakthrough has followed. Behind the stalemate is an intensifying race for economic dominance. China, Trump said, is “slow-walking” negotiations, while Beijing insists it is sticking to its principles.The call also came hours after Trump doubled down on […]