BEIJING – In a powerful display of China’s growing influence in world trade, US President Donald Trump called China’s national president Xi Jinping amid rising tensions between the two major economies.
The call, launched in response to Washington’s demands, is widely seen as a sign that China’s mild, consistent, strategic approach is beginning to bring about consequences from its strategic approach to ongoing trade disputes.
President XI used this opportunity to focus on cooperation and mutual respect. “Dialogue and cooperation are the only right choice for China and the US,” Xi said. He said that redirecting the huge ships of China-US relations requires both sides to be at the helm and set the right course.
On the wider regional issues, Xi addressed Taiwan’s issues and urged the US to act carefully. He warned that Washington should not allow a small group of “Taiwan Independence” separatists to draw China and the United States into dangerous terrains of conflict and conflict.
He also called on the US to roll back negative policies that harm bilateral relations.
President Trump, on his part, described the conversation as a “very good call,” lasted about 90 minutes. Posting to the Society of Truth, he acknowledged discussions focused primarily on trade, referring to “recently created and agreed to trade contracts.” He also indicated that further meetings on both sides are being arranged. “There are no more questions that respect the complexity of rare earth products,” he added. Trump said Xi’s nearby invited him to visit China – an invitation he “returned to and from” – and reaffirmed America’s continued support for the continued support of America.
The phone calls follow a temporary trade ceasefire reached May 12th, when both countries agreed to a 90-day suspension of new tariffs. The US President allowed negotiations to be reduced by 145% tariffs on Chinese products to 30% for 90 days, but China reduced its tax on US products from 125% to 10%.
The agreement reduced some tensions, but mutual doubt remains, with both sides accusing others of undermining the spirit of the deal.
China has consistently maintained a patient and constructive attitude throughout the conflict. While implementing proportional measures, Beijing will avoid inflammatory rhetoric and instead focus on diplomacy, regional cooperation and global engagement, providing a stable contrast with Washington’s more unpredictable approach.
At the same time, China has strengthened trade and diplomatic ties with its neighbours and key international partners, establishing it as an influence of stabilization.
Meanwhile, Washington’s first hard-line tactics are characterized by broad tariffs and restrictive policies, but gradually softens. Many analysts attribute this change to domestic economic pressures and China’s resilient response. Critics argued that the US had unnecessarily disrupted the global economy, and only retreated after Beijing and other major economies were effectively pushed back.
The phone is widely seen as an implicit recognition of China’s strengthened position in global trade. Trump’s decision to begin consultations with XI after months of tension shows a noticeable tone change.
This moment brings particular importance as the first direct conversation between the two leaders since Trump took office in January. With negotiations resumed, global attention will focus on whether Washington is ready to engage with Beijing as an equal partner.