Trump is waiting for Xi to call. The Chinese see it differently | CNN Politics
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The White House has made clear to Chinese officials that President Xi Jinping should request a call with Trump. But Beijing has repeatedly refused to arrange a leader-level phone call.

In private discussions hours before China announced new retaliatory tariffs, the Trump administration warned Chinese officials against such a move, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

The Chinese were also told – once again – that Chinese President Xi Jinping should request a call with US President Donald Trump.

Instead, US officials woke up to news of increased Chinese tariffs and no request for a leader level call. Xi also made comments that only dug him in further.

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“For over 70 years, China’s development has relied on self-reliance and hard work — never on handouts from others, and it is not afraid of any unjust suppression,” Xi said according to state broadcaster CCTV during his meeting with the Spanish prime minister.

  • Lamprey [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    9 days ago

    The call is supposed to be Xi making a deal, even a worse deal than existed before. Trump just wants to come out ahead in optics

    China is not playing with that so here we are. Trump will have a temper tantrum and things will cost more.