China dismisses Trump's claim of call with Xi on trade
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports of a phone conversation between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, as mentioned by the US President.
Main information
- The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied reports of a phone conversation between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
- In an interview with "Time", Trump claimed that he spoke with Xi about a trade deal.
- A trade conflict between the US and China persists, with mutual tariffs imposed.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied the words of US President Donald Trump, who stated in an interview with "Time" magazine that he recently had a phone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
"As far as I know, there has been no recent phone call between the two heads of state" said ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun.
The spokesperson also said that "China and the United States are not engaged in consultations or negotiations on the tariff issue". He announced that such dialogue is possible, although only if it takes place on the basis of mutual respect and equality.
Trump on talks with China
In an interview for "Time" magazine, Donald Trump stated that he is conducting talks with China regarding a trade deal, and Xi Jinping supposedly called him about this matter. However, the US President did not provide any details or date of the alleged conversation.
The trade conflict between the US and China intensified after the United States imposed tariffs on Chinese products, which are currently 145%. In response, China introduced tariffs of 125% on American goods.
The situation between the US and China remains tense, and the lack of agreement on tariffs may lead to further escalation of the conflict. Both sides need to find common ground to avoid further economic tensions.
