President Trump said Wednesday that he held an “excellent” and wide‑ranging phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the discussion as positive and focused on several major bilateral issues.
In a social‑media post, Trump said the conversation covered trade, military matters, regional security, and preparations for his planned April trip to China.
According to Trump’s account, the two leaders discussed Taiwan, the Russia‑Ukraine war, and the situation with Iran, along with ongoing negotiations over U.S. energy exports to China. He said the call included talks about China’s purchases of American oil and gas, which have been a recurring point of emphasis in recent U.S.–China economic engagement.
Trump also highlighted agricultural trade, saying China is considering additional purchases of U.S. farm products. He cited soybean commitments in particular, claiming Beijing may lift its current‑season purchases to 20 million tons and has already committed to 25 million tons for the next season. Agricultural exports have been a central component of the administration’s trade messaging.
The president added that the two leaders discussed airplane‑engine deliveries and what he described as “numerous other subjects,” characterizing the overall tone of the call as constructive. Trump emphasized his personal relationship with Xi, saying both leaders recognize the importance of maintaining stability in the U.S.–China relationship amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The White House has not released an official readout of the call, and Chinese officials have not publicly commented on Trump’s description of the conversation.
