In a recent high-stakes phone conversation, China's President Xi Jinping urged his American counterpart, Trump, to strengthen their cooperation and safeguard the fragile trade truce that faces turbulent challenges. This call, described as a crucial juncture, comes amid intensifying economic tensions and rising punitive measures impacting both nations.
Trump and Xi's Urgent Call to Preserve Trade Truce
Trump and Xi's Urgent Call to Preserve Trade Truce
In a pivotal phone call, Xi Jinping urged President Trump to maintain the fragile trade agreement as tensions escalate between the U.S. and China.
President Xi utilized a maritime analogy in their dialogue, comparing their geopolitical relationship to a ship steered by two strong leaders. He emphasized the need for both to prevent "disturbances" that could lead to a derailment of their current agreement. Analysts observed that China’s willingness to engage at this level signaled concern over hawkish influences within Trump's administration fueling trade conflicts.
The urgency of the call follows an agreement made less than a month earlier to ease tariffs for a 90-day negotiation period. With the truce reportedly faltering, communication at the highest level has become essential to avoid further deterioration in U.S.-China relations.
The urgency of the call follows an agreement made less than a month earlier to ease tariffs for a 90-day negotiation period. With the truce reportedly faltering, communication at the highest level has become essential to avoid further deterioration in U.S.-China relations.
