Trump Says Xi Is 'Hard to Make a Deal With'

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President Donald Trump reignites trade war rhetoric by calling Chinese President Xi Jinping "hard to make a deal with," just days after their reported phone call—a rare interaction since Trump’s return to office. Despite a temporary 90-day easing of tariffs between the U.S. and China, tensions remain high over core disputes, including restrictions on tech exports, rare earths, and industrial policy. Trump's remarks signal a tougher stance heading into a critical summer deadline, raising uncertainty about whether a durable trade agreement is truly within reach—or whether relations between the two economic giants are set to deteriorate further.