President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to detail a lengthy phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, announcing plans to visit China in April and describing the discussion as "very positive" across multiple topics.
Six Major Topics Covered
Trump listed the agenda items including trade, military affairs, Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran situation, energy deals, and agricultural purchases. He highlighted that China is considering boosting its US soybean purchases, with 20 million tons expected this season and a commitment of 25 million tons next season. The call also touched on aircraft engine deliveries and other commercial cooperation.
April Visit Confirmed
Trump said he plans to visit China in April and is "very much looking forward" to the trip. He stressed that both he and Xi maintain good personal relations and recognize the importance of keeping US-China ties strong. Trump expressed confidence that cooperation with China during the remaining three years of his presidency "will produce many positive outcomes."
In his post, Trump wrote: "The US-China relationship, and my personal relationship with President Xi, are in excellent shape, and we both understand the importance of keeping it that way." He characterized the overall tone of the call as "very positive."
The announcement comes amid ongoing trade friction and geopolitical tensions between the world's two largest economies. Whether this conciliatory tone signals a tangible shift on tariffs or tech export restrictions remains to be seen.