President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, CBS News has confirmed. The conversation focused primarily on trade relations between the United States and China, which have been strained in recent months.
The call follows accusations from the Trump administration that China has violated parts of an initial trade agreement reached earlier this year. U.S. officials have expressed concerns about China's commitment to purchasing American goods and services as outlined in the deal.
Beyond trade, tensions remain high over other issues, including the status of international student visas and broader geopolitical concerns. The Trump administration has recently announced new restrictions on visas for some international students, which has drawn criticism from universities and international communities. The details of the phone call remain limited, but it underscores the continued importance of communication between the two world leaders amid ongoing disagreements.
Trump and Xi Discuss Trade Amid Tensions
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone to discuss ongoing trade disagreements. The call comes after accusations from the Trump administration that China isn't keeping its promises from a previous trade deal. Tensions between the two countries remain high, especially concerning international student visas and trade practices. CBS News reports.
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