Trump Discusses Positive Trade Call with China's Xi and German Chancellor Visit

Positive Call with Chinese President Xi Jinping

• 📞 President Trump described his phone call with China's President Xi Jinping as "very positive."
• 🤝 The conversation focused on trade between the world's two largest economies.
• 📈 Tariffs between the US and China were significantly reduced: the US lowered its tax on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, and Beijing dropped its levy on US goods from 125% to 10%.
• ⚖️ A federal court had previously blocked Trump's tariffs, but the administration is appealing, and the sweeping tariffs are expected to remain in place.
• ⛏️ Discussions also touched upon rare earth minerals, with the administration working to straighten out specific points in the trade deal.

Upcoming State Visits

• 🗓️ Both leaders agreed to meet in person, with Trump inviting Xi to the US and Xi inviting Trump to China.
• ✈️ Both invitations were accepted, indicating future state visits for both leaders and their spouses.

Meeting with German Chancellor

• 🇩🇪 The call with Xi occurred shortly after President Trump met with Germany's newly elected chancellor at the White House.
• 🤝 Trump expressed a desire for a "great relationship" with Germany.