Trump says he had an “excellent and long conversation” with Xi Jinping and announces progress in trade negotiations between the US and China

The President of the United States, Donald Trumpstated this Wednesday (4) that he had an “excellent and long conversation” by telephone with the president of China, Xi Jinpingin a dialogue that, according to him, addressed a broad agenda of strategic, economic and diplomatic issues. The report was published by Trump himself on his digital network, Truth Socialand was presented in a clearly positive tone, signaling a moment of relaxation in relations between the two largest economies in the world.

According to Trump, the call was extensive and allowed the discussion of “many important issues”, with emphasis on trade, energy, agriculture and the general state of bilateral relations. “I just concluded an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi of China. It was a long and thorough call in which many important issues were discussed,” wrote the American president.

Energy and agriculture at the center of the agenda

One of the main points highlighted by Trump was the commodity trade between the two countries. According to him, the conversation included negotiations on China’s purchase of oil and natural gas produced in the United States. The president also stated that the Chinese leader showed interest in expanding purchases of North American agricultural products, especially soybeans, a historically sensitive item in trade disputes between Washington and Beijing.

“We talked about the Chinese purchasing oil and gas from the United States and China considering acquiring additional agricultural products, including increased purchases of soybeans,” Trump said. Afterwards, he added that, as discussed in the call, China had committed to increasing purchases to 25 million tons of soybeans in the next harvesta number that, if confirmed, would represent a significant increase in relation to previous cycles.

Soybeans are one of the United States’ main agricultural exports and have been used as an instrument of economic pressure in times of trade tension between the two countries. An eventual increase in Chinese purchases is seen as a sign of pragmatic rapprochement, with a direct impact on North American rural producers and the balance of trade.

Conciliatory tone and emphasis on personal relationships

In addition to the economic aspects, Trump emphasized the political and personal nature of the conversation with Xi Jinping. In his post, the US president highlighted that he considers the bilateral relationship “extremely good” and highlighted the importance of preserving this bond in an international scenario marked by geopolitical disputes and strategic competition.

“The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is extremely good, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way,” Trump wrote. The declaration reinforces the North American president’s strategy of valuing direct channels of dialogue with global leaders, even in contexts of economic and technological rivalry.

The conciliatory tone contrasts with previous periods of greater tension, when the United States and China traded accusations over trade practices, intellectual property, national security and geopolitical influence. The message released by Trump suggests, at least at this moment, a mutual willingness to avoid escalations and seek specific agreements.

Invitation for official visit and expectation of face-to-face meetings

Another relevant point revealed by Trump was the formal invitation made by Xi Jinping for an official visit to China. According to the North American president, the invitation also included the first lady and was promptly reciprocated, indicating the possibility of high-level face-to-face meetings in the coming months.

“During the conversation, President Xi kindly invited the First Lady and I to visit China, and I returned the invitation,” Trump reported. He then added: “As presidents of two great nations, it’s something we both look forward to doing.”

Trump also said he was excited about the prospect of the trip. “I am very much looking forward to the visit,” he wrote, highlighting that the dialogue was marked by a positive atmosphere and a willingness to keep diplomatic channels open. Presidential trips between Washington and Beijing tend to have a strong symbolic and political weight, in addition to serving as a stage for announcements of trade agreements or strategic understandings.

International context and possible developments

The conversation takes place in a sensitive international context, in which the United States and China compete for influence in areas such as technology, energy, global supply chains and industrial policy. At the same time, both countries face internal and external challenges that make selective economic cooperation an important element of global stability.

Analysts assess that announcements related to the purchase of energy and agricultural products can function as gestures of goodwill, without necessarily resolving deeper structural issues in the bilateral relationship. Even so, the commitment cited by Trump regarding the expansion of soybean purchases tends to be closely monitored by financial markets, rural producers and trade authorities.

So far, there has been no official confirmation from the Chinese side about the numbers mentioned by the American president. Traditionally, Beijing usually publicizes its positions through statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the state agency Xinhua, which could occur in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Trump’s publication reinforces the narrative that direct dialogue with Xi Jinping remains one of the pillars of his foreign policy towards China. Expectations now revolve around possible official confirmations, the completion of the presidential visit and possible additional announcements that may emerge from this new moment of rapprochement between Washington and Beijing.