China’s Xi may visit US in not-too-distant future, Trump says

China’s Xi may visit US in not-too-distant future, Trump says


Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Dan Kitwoodnicholas Kamm | Afp | Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit the United States “in the not-too-distant future” for talks as economic tensions escalate between the powers.

Trump has slapped 20% levies on all imports from China since taking office in January, faulting Beijing for not halting the flow of chemicals used to make illegal fentanyl, a leading cause of U.S. drug overdose deaths.

Trump has voiced optimism in recent weeks about having a good relationship with Xi. But there has been little sign of progress on a range of issues splitting the nations, from tariffs to Taiwan.

China objects to the tariffs and says it has taken serious action on counter-narcotics. Beijing has imposed a limited set of its own retaliatory trade actions.

“He’ll be coming,” Trump said, “in the not-too-distant future.”

Trump made the comments as an aside during a board meeting at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington.

The U.S. president has said tariffs are needed to rebalance uneven trade relations with foreign countries and to raise revenue for the government. He has largely rejected investor fears that the levies could slow growth and raise inflation.

The White House did not respond to a request for further comment. The Chinese embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment.



Source

Ukraine to host ‘coalition of willing’ leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says
World

Ukraine to host ‘coalition of willing’ leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends the European leaders’ summit to discuss European security and Ukraine, at Lancaster House in London, Britain, March 2, 2025.  Javad Parsa | Via Reuters Ukraine will host a meeting of leaders of the so-called “coalition of the willing” on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Established earlier this year and led by […]

Read More
Who owns Sweden’s forests?
World

Who owns Sweden’s forests?

Nearly 70% of Swedish territory is covered by forests. Half of that territory belongs to the private sector. So, what does that mean for the nation’s economic and environmental ambitions? Source

Read More
The U.S. and China are set for icebreaker trade talks. Here’s what to expect
World

The U.S. and China are set for icebreaker trade talks. Here’s what to expect

Delegation officials arriving for the second bilateral meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Guangdong Zhudao Guest House in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on April 6, 2024. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty Images The stakes are high for the U.S. and China’s icebreaker trade […]

Read More