High-Stakes Diplomacy: Trump and Xi's Unyielding Trade Tension
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have engaged in talks as negotiations between the U.S. and China falter over tariffs affecting global trade. Despite mutual respect, Trump finds Xi challenging, as the two nations vie for economic advantage. A May 12 agreement to lower tariffs failed to alleviate the stalemate.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 05-06-2025 18:40 IST | Created: 05-06-2025 18:40 IST
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In a climate of strained diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping communicated recently, attempting to break the deadlock over contentious tariff negotiations.
The discussions came after Trump's social media remarks indicated difficulty in forging an agreement with Xi, with both sides seeking economic dominance.
Despite a preliminary agreement on May 12 to lower tariffs, negotiations have stagnated, leaving global trade in a precarious state, as each nation aims to secure its economic standing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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