Xi holds phone talks with Trump at latter's request

Xi holds phone talks with Trump at latter's request

Title: Xi Holds Phone Talks with Trump at Latter's Request

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold a phone conversation this week, according to recent statements from White House officials. The call comes amidst rising tensions following Trump's accusation that Beijing has breached the tariff rollback agreement reached in Geneva last month. The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has confirmed that the leaders are likely to speak, although the exact date and time remain unconfirmed.

The temporary US-China agreement to suspend tariffs for 90 days, announced in Geneva, sparked a market rally. However, progress has since stalled due to new disputes, including US export controls on AI chips and the revocation of Chinese student visas. Despite China's assertion that Washington has made "bogus charges and unreasonably accused China of violating the consensus," Trump has accused Beijing of "totally violating" the trade deal [1].

Trump's accusations have heightened tensions, with both sides accusing each other of unfair practices. The US President has claimed that his aggressive tariffs have left China's economy in grave danger, while China has rejected these allegations, stating that the US has taken discriminatory actions [1].

The call between Trump and Xi is expected to focus on trade issues, including the Geneva agreement and critical minerals. Trump has accused China of withholding rare earths and critical minerals, while China has accused the US of violating the agreement by introducing export controls on AI chips and revoking Chinese student visas [2].

The future of the trade truce remains uncertain, with both sides maintaining strong positions. The phone call between Trump and Xi is seen as a crucial step in resolving the ongoing disputes. The US trade court has also ruled that Trump exceeded his legal authority in imposing tariffs, although a federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated them [1].

References:
[1] https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-xi-jinping-call-likely-this-week-says-white-house-amid-stalled-trade-tariff-talks-11748893230275.html
[2] https://time.com/7291016/trump-xi-phone-call-us-china-trade-tariffs-direct-negotiation/