That same day, he and Xi Jinping had an extensive conversation about the economy and relations between countries. According to the American president, the conversation was “excellent” and both leaders understand that this must continue.
Trump plans to visit China in April, after which Xi Jinping will travel to the United States.
“Yes, he will come to the White House towards the end of the year,” Trump said.
He emphasized that the United States and China are the two most powerful countries in the world and they have “very good relations.”
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Since Trump returned to the White House a year ago, he has aggressively pursued tariffs, introducing sectoral levies on steel, cars and other goods, as well as broader measures to achieve various policy goals, AFP noted.
The White House clashed with Beijing over trade issues but reached a broad truce with China last spring after a major escalation.
Despite moves by the United States to reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing, the two countries remain closely linked economically.
