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Rubio Defends Trump’s Planned Meeting With Xi

Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump’s plan to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He said the United States and China are very important countries that need to keep talking.

The countries disagree about trade, security, technology, and supplies of important materials.

Rubio said talking does not mean the two governments agree with each other.

He compared the discussions to contacts between the United States and Russia during the Cold War.

The meeting is expected to include many important subjects, but officials have not released a detailed agenda.

Trade officials from both countries are already holding discussions.

The United States is also working with Japan and South Korea to make supply chains safer and less dependent on one source.

The leaders may meet again at international gatherings later this year.

Key facts

Main issue: Whether President Donald Trump should host Chinese President Xi Jinping despite tensions between the United States and China.
U.S. position: Marco Rubio said engagement is necessary and does not mean the countries agree.
Disputed areas: Trade, supply chains, critical minerals, security, and commercial and military-industrial ties involving Iran and Russia.
Trade discussions: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Chinese officials to discuss trade issues.
Supply-chain strategy: The United States plans to continue working with other countries to diversify supplies, including minerals and pharmaceuticals.
International partners: The United States has held recent meetings with Japan and South Korea about secure supply chains.
Potential future meetings: Trump and Xi could also meet later this year at APEC in China and the G20 in Florida.

thehansindia.com · 4 hrs ago