Trump and Xi agree to further talks in extended phone call
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke for 90 minutes on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a scheduled call aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The conversation, requested by Trump, focused on trade disputes and diplomatic engagement, and concluded with both leaders agreeing to continue direct communication.
The call followed a 90-day trade ceasefire established earlier this year. That truce temporarily reduced tariffs on certain goods but left unresolved disputes, including issues surrounding critical minerals, market access, and technological restrictions. No comprehensive agreement has emerged since the temporary truce began.