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Trump and China Clash Over Claims of Tariff Talks

President Trump asserts ongoing discussions with Xi Jinping, while Beijing denies any such negotiations, leaving the trade dispute unresolved.

US President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs for Rome, Italy, to attend Pope Francis' funeral, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Overview

  • President Trump claims to have had 'numerous' conversations with Chinese President Xi Jinping about a potential tariff deal.
  • The Chinese Communist Party officially denies any talks with the Trump administration, highlighting conflicting accounts.
  • High tariffs between the U.S. and China remain in place as the trade dispute continues without clear resolution.
  • Trump describes his tariff strategy as 'doing very well' and asserts that trade deals are progressing positively.
  • The president is traveling to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral while addressing other diplomatic priorities, including fragile Russia-Ukraine peace talks and negotiations with Iran.