Donald Trump says he spoke by phone with Xi Jinping about tariffs, according to Time Magazine

The president of the United StatesDonald Trump, He spoke by phone with his Chinese counterpartXi Jinping, on tariffs, according to an interview published by the magazine Time.

Recently, China He denied being negotiating with the United States on customs rates, but Trump said he hopes both countries They reach an agreement In the coming weeks, he said Time.

“He called. And I don’t think that is a sign of weakness On his part, ”Trump said.

The two main world powers are involved in a Commercial War initiated by the US president after his return to power, in January.

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China denies having sustained Negotiations with the United Stateswhile Trump continues to suggest the possibility of achieving “a fair agreement” For both countries.

Trump’s argument for the new Commercial strategy with Imposition of new tariffs It is that the big industries will produce again in the United States.

Thus, it decided to impose additional 145% tariffs on a series of goods imported from China. Beijing replied with 125% surcharges to the products from the United States.