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Trump and Xi Describe Phone Call as ‘Very Positive,’ Plan Follow-Up Trade Talks

Building on May’s Geneva tariff truce, the call set the stage for future meetings over broader geopolitical disputes.

Droits de douane: Xi Jinping s'est entretenu par téléphone avec son homologue américain, «à la demande» de Donald Trump
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Overview

  • The leaders spoke for about 90 minutes at Trump’s request and both described the exchange as very positive and fruitful.
  • They focused on the temporary tariff reduction deal from Geneva that cut US and Chinese duties to 30% and 10%.
  • Both sides agreed to send high-level delegations—led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer—to resume tariff negotiations.
  • Xi extended an invitation for Trump and the first lady to visit China, and Trump reciprocated with an invitation for Xi to come to the US.
  • Major issues such as Taiwan’s status, South China Sea tensions, rare earth exports and technology access remain unresolved despite efforts to stabilize ties.