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Trump-Xi meeting wraps up in less than two hours

Trump-Xi meeting wraps up in less than two hours

Summary

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in South Korea for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. They didn't announce any specific decisions regarding the ongoing trade issues between the U.S. and China. The discussion ended without media questions, and it's unclear how a recent announcement by Trump on nuclear testing affected their talks.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and Xi Jinping held a meeting in South Korea that lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes.
  • They did not announce any clear outcomes from their discussions on trade conflicts.
  • Trump referred to Xi as a "friend" and a "great leader."
  • Cameras left the meeting without the leaders answering questions, and Trump did not speak to reporters afterward.
  • Before the meeting, Trump announced the U.S. would resume nuclear testing after 30 years, partly due to China's advancements.
  • The meeting comes after Trump announced new agreements with several Asian trade partners.
  • Key issues in talks include rare earth minerals, soybean exports, and export restrictions on U.S. technology.
  • Trump will focus on rare earth elements in discussions with Central Asian leaders after returning to Washington.
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