Donald Trump expresses desire to visit the US — possible summit with Xi Jinping later this year
Former U.S.
President Donald Trump has once again captured media attention with his statement about a potential visit to the United States and an upcoming summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
According to him, he is considering two options for the meeting — either in China or in Washington.
Trump emphasized that Beijing's leader highly desires his visit, and he, in turn, wants Xi to come to the US.
"(Xi Jinping) wants me to go to China, and I want him to come to the US," he said in an interview with Breitbart News.
In the context of ongoing tensions in trade relations, it’s worth noting that the US has warned China about potential 100% tariffs on Russian oil, which could harm the economies of both nations.
Observers suggest that Trump has softened his confrontational tone towards Beijing to increase the chances of holding a summit and securing a trade deal.
This has sparked internal disagreements within the White House team, as some oppose the idea.
Trump publicly states that he likes his Chinese counterpart but admits that reaching agreements is very challenging.
Discussions in policy circles focus on whether China can replace the United States as a global economic leader.
Analysts analyze various scenarios: from a potential conflict to new forms of cooperation, considering geopolitical and economic interests of both countries.