Trump 'not hurrying' to discuss with China’s Xi
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The recent imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods by the US president has elicited retaliatory actions from Beijing.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he is in “no rush” to initiate discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the recent tariff exchanges between the two nations.
Earlier this week, the Trump administration unveiled a 10% additional tariff on all Chinese imports, which adds to the existing duties levied on goods from China. In response, Beijing filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization concerning Washington’s tariffs and underscored the need for dialogue to address the situation.
China has also enacted retaliatory tariffs affecting major US exports, which include a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as a 10% tariff on crude oil and agricultural machinery. Furthermore, China has launched an antitrust investigation into American tech giant Google, indicating a potential escalation of the trade conflict into the technology sector.
During a press conference at the White House on Tuesday, Trump was asked about the timing of potential talks with Xi. He responded that he would speak with the Chinese leader “at the appropriate time.”
“I’m in no rush,” Trump asserted to reporters, adding that it remains uncertain what the outcome of such discussions might be and downplaying the significance of China’s retaliatory tariffs.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also informed reporters on Tuesday that a conversation between Trump and Xi has not been scheduled, although she noted that the Chinese president has already attempted to reach out regarding this issue. “We’ll see how that call goes,” Leavitt told Fox.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, stated to Reuters that China hopes the US will collaborate with Beijing to ensure stable, healthy, and sustainable relations between the two countries.
After imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico last week, Trump decided to suspend these measures following talks with the leaders of those nations. In exchange for a temporary halt in the tariffs, both countries agreed to enhance border security and take measures to reduce the flow of illegal drugs into the US.
Additionally, Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the EU unless it increases its purchases of American oil and gas. This threat has sparked concerns among European leaders about the possibility of a looming trade war between the US and the EU.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has expressed that Brussels is ready to negotiate with Washington to foster a strong partnership but emphasized that the EU will “make it equally clear that we will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed.”
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he is in “no rush” to initiate discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the recent tariff exchanges between the two nations.
Earlier this week, the Trump administration unveiled a 10% additional tariff on all Chinese imports, which adds to the existing duties levied on goods from China. In response, Beijing filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization concerning Washington’s tariffs and underscored the need for dialogue to address the situation.
China has also enacted retaliatory tariffs affecting major US exports, which include a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as a 10% tariff on crude oil and agricultural machinery. Furthermore, China has launched an antitrust investigation into American tech giant Google, indicating a potential escalation of the trade conflict into the technology sector.
During a press conference at the White House on Tuesday, Trump was asked about the timing of potential talks with Xi. He responded that he would speak with the Chinese leader “at the appropriate time.”
“I’m in no rush,” Trump asserted to reporters, adding that it remains uncertain what the outcome of such discussions might be and downplaying the significance of China’s retaliatory tariffs.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also informed reporters on Tuesday that a conversation between Trump and Xi has not been scheduled, although she noted that the Chinese president has already attempted to reach out regarding this issue. “We’ll see how that call goes,” Leavitt told Fox.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, stated to Reuters that China hopes the US will collaborate with Beijing to ensure stable, healthy, and sustainable relations between the two countries.
After imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico last week, Trump decided to suspend these measures following talks with the leaders of those nations. In exchange for a temporary halt in the tariffs, both countries agreed to enhance border security and take measures to reduce the flow of illegal drugs into the US.
Additionally, Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the EU unless it increases its purchases of American oil and gas. This threat has sparked concerns among European leaders about the possibility of a looming trade war between the US and the EU.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has expressed that Brussels is ready to negotiate with Washington to foster a strong partnership but emphasized that the EU will “make it equally clear that we will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed.”
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
