The US president, Donald Trumpwho has launched in the first months of the second term of the poleworthy attack on China in the field of trade, he announced a possible visit by his Chinese counterpart, Si Jing In the White House in the “not very distant future”.
THE Donald Trump did not give more details about the visit of Si Jing In Washington, however «Wall Street Journal»points out that US and China are working In view of a summit in June.
They both have a birthday this month.
Xi Jinping was born on June 15, 1953 and Donald Trump on June 14, 1946.
China urged the US government last week to “return to the way of dialogue” to divergent commercial tensions.
After returning to the White House on January 20, the Donald Trump It has multiplied the customs duties announcements, often – but not always – followed by their cancellations.
Increased In 20% the additional customs duties applied to all Chinese products independently imported into his country.
The Beijing He rewarded, announcing his own duties, some of which amount to 15%, to selected American agro-agricultural products (Soy, pork, poultry meat…).
In addition, Washington has imposed high customs duties on steel and aluminum imports, a decision above all China, the largest producer and exporter of steel in the world.
THE Donald Trump and the Si Jing They spoke by phone on January 17, just 24 hours before the 78 -year -old tycoon was sworn in for his second term.
The US president stated in February that he spoke with his Chinese counterpart and after taking back the reins of the world’s largest economy.
Beijing did not confirm the conversation.