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Trump and Xi Jinping to Discuss Trade Tensions, Geneva Agreement Amid 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

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Updated Jun 5, 2025, 04:27 PM

The White House has announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. The planned call comes amidst ongoing trade tensions between the two nations, with both countries accusing each other of violating a recent trade agreement reached in Geneva.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the upcoming conversation, emphasizing that it aims to advance trade negotiations. Trump has accused China of not adhering to the agreement, which included commitments to reduce tariffs by August. In response, China has claimed that the U.S. has imposed measures that it considers 'extreme suppression', such as new restrictions on chips and the cancellation of visas for Chinese students.

President Trump has expressed confidence in his relationship with Xi, stating that the U.S. has fulfilled its part of the Geneva agreement. The White House is actively monitoring China's compliance with the deal. Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has not provided any information regarding the anticipated call.

In addition to the planned phone conversation, Trump has announced plans to visit China at some point and indicated that Xi will also visit the United States. These future meetings are expected to further address the ongoing trade issues between the two countries. Washington is set to double tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%, a move that will impact China, the second-largest supplier of aluminum to the U.S.

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