Key Facts
• On June 5, U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi held a phone call.
• Both leaders agreed to resume tariff negotiations in the near future.
• This marks the first publicized call between the two leaders during Trump’s second term.
• China proposed a 115% reduction in mutual tariffs and a 90-day negotiation period.
• President Xi urged the U.S. to withdraw negative measures against China.
• Trump welcomed Chinese students to study in the U.S. during the discussion.
• Trump stated the talks helped resolve complex issues and posted on social media about rare earths.
• Xi invited Trump to visit China, and Trump accepted the invitation.
• Both leaders emphasized positive messages, raising hopes for progress on key issues.
Summary
On June 5, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call, agreeing to resume tariff negotiations soon. This was the first publicized call between the two leaders during Trump’s second term. Discussions included a proposal to reduce mutual tariffs by 115% and a 90-day negotiation timeline. Xi urged the U.S. to retract negative measures against China, while Trump expressed support for Chinese students studying in the U.S. Trump later highlighted progress on rare earth issues and accepted Xi’s invitation to visit China. The leaders’ positive tone has sparked interest in whether this will lead to tangible progress on unresolved trade matters.
