Trump Plans China Visit Following Positive Call with Xi Jinping

Fri Jul 18 2025 17:09:35 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Plans China Visit Following Positive Call with Xi Jinping

President Trump has confirmed a potential trip to China after a constructive conversation with President Xi, marking a hopeful sign for easing trade tensions.


In a recent phone call described as "very good," President Trump and President Xi Jinping discussed trade and exchanged invitations for state visits, potentially signaling a thaw in US-China relations after months of trade conflict.


In a significant development following a prolonged period of heightened trade tensions, President Donald Trump announced plans to visit China after a positive phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This moment marks the first direct communication between the two leaders since Trump initiated a robust trade war with Beijing earlier this year.

Trump characterized the hour-and-a-half conversation as focusing heavily on trade issues, indicating that it culminated in a "very positive conclusion" for both nations. The call was made at the request of the White House, according to Chinese state media, and Trump noted that he has extended an invitation for Xi to visit the U.S.

While the prospect of Trump's journey to China was confirmed by him during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office, it remains unverified by official statements from either country. Xi's invitation to Trump was acknowledged by Trump, but notably absent in the Chinese account was any mention of the reciprocal invitation to Washington.

Chinese news agency Xinhua reported Xi urging Trump to retract unspecified "negative measures" that the U.S. has put into place against China. Xi's stance underscores the ongoing friction, referencing a recent agreement established between the nations aimed at reducing trade tariffs. The escalating tit-for-tat tariffs, which saw increases of up to 145%, have led to a complicated and contentious timeline of trade negotiations.

Despite a temporary truce reached earlier in the year, both China and the U.S. have accused each other of violating the terms of the deal. The U.S. argues that China has not resumed critical mineral shipments essential for high-tech industries, while Beijing asserts that new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor technologies are jeopardizing the agreement.

Tensions were also evident as Xi reportedly advised Trump on the importance of approaching the sensitive Taiwan issue with caution, particularly amid recent U.S. military support for Taiwan, which has heightened concerns in China.

The lengthy silence between the two leaders, coupled with Trump’s earlier comments about the difficulties of negotiating with Xi, had prompted speculation about the state of U.S.-China relations. Nevertheless, the recent phone call and proposed visits reflect a potential opening for renewed dialogue at a critical juncture in their relationship, representing a glimmer of hope amid an otherwise complex geopolitical landscape.

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