President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he likes “President XI of China, always have, and always will, but he is very tough, and extremely hard to make a deal with!” The statement comes as U.S.-China trade negotiations remain stalled despite a temporary truce reached in May.
What Happened: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described current trade discussions as “a bit stalled,” indicating that achieving a final agreement might require direct input from both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China’s manufacturing sector …