Xi, Trump Discuss TikTok Deal, Tariffs in Phone Call

2025-09-21 02:05:34

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in their third phone call of the year on Friday, according to a Chinese news agency.

While specifics of the conversation remain scarce, sources indicate that discussions centered on critical issues, including tariffs, a pending agreement on TikTok’s US operations, and the possibility of a summit between the two leaders.

The call commenced at 8 a.m. US time (1200 GMT).

Earlier this week, Trump expressed optimism about finalizing a deal that would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US, a matter that has garnered intense attention in recent months.

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