Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Trump and Xi Hold Talks Amidst Trade and Aid Concerns
Former US President Trump and Chinese President Xi spoke on the phone.
The call happened while Trump was considering giving Taiwan $400 million in military aid.
This decision was potentially linked to trade negotiations with China.
They discussed a deal regarding the TikTok app, which might prevent it from being banned in the US.
Trump also sought a summit deal with Xi.
Trump and Xi Jinping held a telephonic conversation.
The conversation followed reports that Trump had declined to approve $400 million in military aid to Taiwan.
The aid decision was connected to trade negotiations with China.
Trump also aimed to confirm a deal on the TikTok app.
The White House stated the aid package decision was not final and may be reviewed.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Xi Jinping
- What
- Held a telephonic conversation
- When
- Reported Friday, exact time undisclosed
- Where
- Between United States and China
- Why
- To discuss trade deals, TikTok, and possibly aid to Taiwan
- Participants
- Trump and Xi
- Aid in question
- $400 million
- Focus of Discussion
- Trade and TikTok
