White House: Trump and China's Xi will likely talk very soon

Trump trying to call Xi after accusing China of deal violation

According to a CNBC report published on June 2, 2025, a senior White House official stated that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak "very soon," probably by this week. This follows Trump's Friday Truth threatening China for violation of the Geneva tariff pause deal.

China Slams US for Violating Geneva Trade Deal, Vows to Defend Interests

On early Asian Monday, June 2, 2025, the Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) accused the United States of a "serious violation" of theGeneva trade consensus, rejecting claims by President Donald Trump that China breached the agreement. The Geneva talks, held May 10-11, 2025, resulted in a joint statement announcing a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs.

MOFCOM specifically criticized recent U.S. actions, including new AI chip export control guidelines, halting sales of chip design software to China, and revoking visas for Chinese students, as undermining the consensus. Beijing asserts it has "strictly implemented and actively upheld" the agreement while urging the U.S. to correct its "erroneous actions" and warning of "strong measures" to protect its interests if the U.S. persists

The expected call between Trump and Xi Jinping this week, as reported by CNBC, may aim to address these tensions, though no specific date has been confirmed and China remains silent so far.

Earlier, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett indicated in weekend interviews that a call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated soon to address escalating trade tensions. Bessent noted on Fox News that trade talks are "a bit stalled," suggesting a Trump-Xi call could be crucial for progress, while Hassett emphasized Trump's stance that China must initiate contact.




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