Donald Trump to meet Xi Jinping in China after ‘very good’ call on trade

Donald Trump made history by calling Xi Jinping during a rare trade-related conversation, with the leaders discussing progress on resolving disputes over rare earth products. The call lasted about 90 minutes, resulting in an almost positive outcome, though it’s not their first meeting this year following previous talks before Trump’s inauguration. Despite agreements to reduce tariffs temporarily, ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China have faced significant challenges due to lingering issues like rare earth disputes, with US businesses citing high costs as a major concern.