New Delhi: After a long hiatus, former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally met face-to-face. The meeting took place in Busan, South Korea, where the two leaders sat down together for the first time in nearly six years.
Their last meeting was in 2019, when trade tensions between the two countries were at their peak. This new meeting is being seen as a significant step towards a potential improvement in US-China relations.
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Trump’s Reaction: “We will agree on many issues again.”
Following the meeting, Trump told the media that the conversation with Xi Jinping was cordial. He said that the two countries had previously agreed on many important issues and that he expected positive results this time as well.
Trump praised Xi Jinping, calling him “a great leader of a great country,” and said that he wanted to maintain good relations with China for a long time. He described the meeting as an “honor.”
Signs of Reconciliation in the Tariff War
This meeting comes at a time when the years-long “tariff war” between the US and China has impacted both economies. During Trump’s presidency, the US imposed heavy tariffs on many products imported from China.
In response, China reduced its purchases of American soybeans, causing a significant economic blow to American farmers. The Busan meeting is now considered a positive step towards de-escalating tensions between the two countries.
Trump hinted that “a trade deal could be signed today,” raising hopes that the tariff dispute might be resolved.
Global Impact
The US and China are the world’s two largest economies. Therefore, any kind of dialogue or agreement between them directly impacts global trade and markets.
If the tariff dispute between the two countries is resolved, stability could return to international markets. Experts believe that this could accelerate economic growth rates in both Asia and the US.
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This meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, even if only symbolically, signals a new beginning in US-China relations. Where previously tension, trade disputes, and political confrontation prevailed, now there is a possibility of finding solutions through dialogue.
If this meeting is successful and a concrete agreement is reached, it could prove to be welcome news for the global economy in the coming months.