Trump Discusses 'Very Good' Call with Xi Jinping on Trade and Student Vetting

Resolution of Trade Complexities

• 📞 President Trump reported a "very good talk" with President Xi Jinping shortly before the press conference.
• 🤝 The conversation aimed to straighten out complexities in the trade deal, particularly concerning rare earth magnets and other unspecified points.
• ✅ Trump affirmed that the existing deal with China remains in effect, with reduced trade tariff rates continuing.

Future Trade Negotiations

• 🤝 Scott and Howard and Jameson will meet with Chinese counterparts to continue trade discussions forward.
• 🌍 Both leaders accepted invitations to visit each other's countries, with Trump planning a trip to China with the First Lady.

Foreign Student Vetting

• 🎓 Chinese students are confirmed to be allowed to study in the U.S. without issue.
• 🔍 However, Trump insisted on the need to vet foreign students, citing concerns about their origins.
• 🏫 Universities like Harvard and Columbia were asked to provide lists of foreign students for vetting, with Harvard initially hesitant but now complying.