Trump touts 'excellent' call with China's Xi Jinping

China remains one of the last major American trade partners that has yet to conclude a full trade agreement with the U.S. in the wake of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs last year.

Published: February 4, 2026 11:09am

President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed optimism for future cooperation with Beijing.

"I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi, of China," he posted on Truth Social. "It was a long and thorough call, where many important subjects were discussed, including Trade, Military, the April trip that I will be making to China (which I very much look forward to!), Taiwan, the War between Russia/Ukraine, the current situation with Iran, the purchase of Oil and Gas by China from the United States, the consideration by China of the purchase of additional Agricultural products including lifting the Soybean count to 20 Million Tons for the current season (They have committed to 25 Million Tons for next season!), Airplane engine deliveries, and numerous other subjects, all very positive!"

"The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way," he added. "I believe that there will be many positive results achieved over the next three years of my Presidency having to do with President Xi, and the People’s Republic of China!"

China remains one of the last major American trade partners that has yet to conclude a full trade agreement with the U.S. in the wake of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs last year.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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