Trump calls China's Xi 'EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH' ahead of expected call

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump expressed frustration over the challenges of negotiating with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing him as “VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH” in a post on his Truth Social platform. This comment came ahead of a scheduled phone call between the two leaders, aimed at addressing ongoing trade tensions.
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The U.S. and China had previously agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction in May, lowering U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, and China's tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. However, both nations have since accused each other of violating the terms of the agreement. The U.S. claims that China has not fully lifted restrictions on critical mineral exports, while China contends that the U.S. has imposed new export controls on advanced technologies and restricted student visas for Chinese nationals.
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Despite these challenges, Trump emphasized his personal respect for Xi, stating, “I like President Xi of China, always have, and always will.” The upcoming call is seen as a critical opportunity to ease tensions and resume high-level trade negotiations. Both leaders have expressed interest in finding common ground, with Xi inviting Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to visit China, and Trump reciprocating the invitation.
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The outcome of this dialogue could significantly impact the future of U.S.-China relations and the global economic landscape.

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