"I Expect Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit the U.S." – President Donald Trump
Washington, February 20: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States, although he did not provide a timeline for the visit. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said, "It’s possible that the United States and China could strike a new trade deal." A conversation or interaction between Xi and Trump is seen as crucial to potentially easing or delaying trade tariffs.
"I Expect Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit the U.S." – President Donald Trump
"I Expect Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit the U.S." – President Donald Trump
Washington, February 20: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States, although he did not provide a timeline for the visit. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said, "It’s possible that the United States and China could strike a new trade deal." A conversation or interaction between Xi and Trump is seen as crucial to potentially easing or delaying trade tariffs.
Trump said, "Ultimately, President Xi, we will be inviting everyone (to the U.S.)." Xi last visited the U.S. in November 2023, where he held a summit with then-President Joe Biden, resulting in agreements to resume military-to-military communications and curb fentanyl production.
Trump also mentioned that he is discussing TikTok-related issues with China, as the United States works to broker a sale of the popular app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.
Additionally, Trump told reporters that he could make a deal with Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. He said, "We could make a deal with Russia to stop the killing," adding, "We believe the Russians want to see the war end."
