Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks on Thursday in Beijing. There was no sweeping trade breakthrough or major business agreements. Trump described the US-China relationship as "the world's most consequential economic relationship".
The White House described the meeting as "highly productive". Xi said previous trade negotiations between the two countries in South Korea had delivered "progress". He also warned on Taiwan, saying: "If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict." Elon Musk stepped off Air Force One ahead of senior cabinet officials. There was no major trade deal or structural agreement. Both sides pointed to continuity in the October trade truce. The White House said both leaders agreed to establish a "Board of Trade". Scott Bessent said he expected "large Boeing orders" to be announced during the visit.
The talks included discussion of expanding Chinese market access for US companies and increasing Chinese investment into US industries. Beijing signalled it would increase purchases of US agricultural and energy products. Xi told US business leaders that China's "doors will open wider" and that American firms would have "broader prospects" in the Chinese market. He also called for expanded cooperation in trade, agriculture, healthcare, tourism and law enforcement, describing bilateral ties as "mutually beneficial" and delivering "win-win results".
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met to discuss the US-China relationship- described as the world's most consequential economic relationship. Despite positive language from both sides, the visit highlighted the complexities of balancing trade and geopolitical concerns.
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