Trump speaks to China's Xi Jinping as trade standoff continues

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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a rare 90-minute phone call focused almost entirely on trade issues, signaling a potential thaw amid ongoing U.S.-China tariff tensions. Both sides agreed to resume formal trade negotiations following a temporary reduction in tariffs, though major disagreements remain over critical mineral exports, technology restrictions, and visa policies. Despite describing Xi as “extremely hard to make a deal with,” Trump emphasized the importance of dialogue. The outcome of upcoming talks will be crucial in shaping the future of the world’s two largest economies amid this prolonged trade standoff.