Trump Says He Discussed Trade, Rare Earths in Call With Xi

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Trump Says He Discussed Trade, Rare Earths in Call With Xi

The conversation comes as trade talks between the two countries have broken down

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Trump spoke for the first time since Trump took office. PHOTO: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

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  • Trump and Xi spoke, aiming to stabilize trade negotiations after recent breakdowns.

  • Rare-earth mineral exports, a sticking point, were addressed, though details remained unclear.

  • Upcoming talks will include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

WASHINGTON—President Trump spoke Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, calling it a productive conversation with both sides agreeing to meet shortly as they seek to stabilize trade negotiations that have broken down in recent weeks.

Trump suggested one sticking point—the export of rare-earth minerals, which are critical to the U.S. automotive and other industries—had been addressed during the call, though details were unclear Thursday morning.

He also said Xi invited him to visit China and that he reciprocated the offer. The conversation was focused almost entirely on trade, Trump said, and they didn’t discuss the war in Ukraine and other global hot spots.

“The call lasted approximately one and a half hours, and resulted in a very positive conclusion for both Countries,” Trump wrote on social media.

The upcoming talks will include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Trump said.

“During the conversation, President Xi graciously invited the First Lady and me to visit China, and I reciprocated. As Presidents of two Great Nations, this is something that we both look forward to doing,” Trump wrote.

According to a brief statement from China’s official Xinhua News Agency, the call took place at Trump’s request. It was the first time they spoke since Trump took office in January.

Washington and Beijing agreed in mid-May to temporarily lower tit-for-tat tariffs after talks in Geneva. But the Trump administration accused China of violating the 90-day truce, citing a slow-walking of exports of rare-earth minerals, which are critical for the automobile and other industries.

China, in turn, alleged that Washington introduced multiple “discriminatory and restrictive measures.” It cited new U.S. export-control guidelines for artificial-intelligence chips and the revocation of visas for Chinese students.