Donald Trump denies seeking a China summit, says any visit would be by Xi’s invitation amid ongoing US-China trade talks. Photo/X.
US President Donald Trump has addressed the reports that POTUS is possibly having a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump took t his social media networ, Truth Social dismissing claims suggesting he was pursuing a high-level meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
“The Fake News is reporting that I am SEEKING a ‘Summit’ with President Xi of China. This is not correct, I am not SEEKING anything!” Trump wrote.
“I may go to China, but it would only be at the invitation of President Xi, which has been extended. Otherwise, no interest! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump clarified.
Trump’s clarification comes on the heels of a series of trade deals the president has struck with around a dozen international partners. The most recent agreement was finalized with the European Union, adding momentum to a string of negotiations aimed at recalibrating US trade relations.
Earlier this year, a high-stakes tariff war reshaped diplomatic conversations between Washington and Beijing. However, signs of a diplomatic thaw have started to emerge.
During a recent visit to Scotland, Trump hinted at improving ties with China. Speaking alongside UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, he told reporters:
“We have a good relationship with China… We’re going to see what happens. We just concluded our deal with Japan. It was very good , good for everybody. We’re making great deals.”
In other news, senior officials from the two countries met in Stockholm on Monday to address tarriff issue that have led to ongoing trade war. The discussions were heldto extend a truce that has, for now, prevented a escalation in tariffs.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng were reportedly leading the trade negotiations as the August 12 deadline for Beijing to finalize a comprehensive tariff agreement with Washington is approaching.
If China fails to reach a deal with US, it could trigger duties surpassing 100%, potentially wreaking havoc on global supply chains.
Also Read: US-China Tariff Talks May Pave Way for Donald Trump–Xi Jinping Meeting
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
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