Trump says China’s Xi is ‘extremely hard' to make a deal with / Financial Post

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:24 am

President Trump noted that China’s leader Xi remains an exceptionally tough negotiator amid escalating trade tensions. His remarks underscore the persistent challenges in reaching workable commercial agreements even as global allies offer mixed reviews on the current negotiation climate.

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