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.