U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that it is ‘extremely difficult’ to reach an agreement with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as the White House suggests the two leaders might speak this week amid rising trade tensions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared last Thursday (May 29, 2025) in the U.S. that trade negotiations were ‘a bit stuck,’ and the leaders of both countries should probably reassess. On Monday (June 2, 2025), a senior White House official told CNBC that Trump and Xi could possibly talk this week. It remains unclear whether such a call has been scheduled. ‘I like President Xi of China, I always liked him and will always like him, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A DEAL!!!’, Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump: ‘Extremely Difficult’ to Seal a Deal with China’s Xi Jinping
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