US President Donald Trump said he considers a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping “unnecessary” given Beijing’s recent actions. The reason for the cancellation was China’s letters to other countries regarding export controls on rare earth metals and other key manufacturing elements.
Trump cancels meeting with Xi Jinping over China’s “strange letters” and threatens trade measures
“Very strange things are happening in China! They are becoming extremely hostile and sending letters to countries around the world declaring their intention to impose export controls on almost all manufacturing elements, even those not produced in China,” the US President wrote.
He said such measures could seriously restrict global markets and create difficulties for most countries. Trump added that many countries have already expressed dissatisfaction with China’s actions, which he called “unexpected hostility” after six months of stable relations with the US.
The US President accused China of trying to “hold the world hostage,” noting that it all began with magnets and other materials that Beijing has practically monopolized.
“The letter they sent is page after page, detailing every item they want to hold. I didn’t speak to President Xi because there was no reason. This was a surprise not only to me but to all the leaders of the free world,” Trump explained.
He emphasized that the meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea, scheduled in two weeks, now “seems unnecessary.” Trump also threatened retaliatory measures: for every item China is trying to monopolize, the US “has two.” Possible steps include raising tariffs on Chinese goods and other countermeasures.
The President also addressed the problems of American farmers, particularly soybean producers, which China is not purchasing for “negotiating” reasons. Trump promised to support farmers with part of the proceeds from the tariffs.
“I love our patriots, and every farmer is just that! In four weeks, I’ll meet with President Xi, and soybeans will be a key topic of discussion. Let’s make soybeans and other crops great again!” the head of state declared.
Trump assured that, despite the difficulties, the situation will be resolved favorably for the United States and American agricultural producers.
Trump cancels meeting with Xi Jinping over China’s “strange letters” and threatens trade measures.
US President Donald Trump said he considers a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping “unnecessary” given Beijing’s recent actions. The reason for the cancellation was China’s letters to other countries regarding export controls on rare earth metals and other key manufacturing elements.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Trump’s post on the social media platform Truth Social.
“Very strange things are happening in China! They are becoming extremely hostile and sending letters to countries around the world declaring their intention to impose export controls on almost all manufacturing elements, even those not produced in China,” the US President wrote.
He said such measures could seriously restrict global markets and create difficulties for most countries. Trump added that many countries have already expressed dissatisfaction with China’s actions, which he called “unexpected hostility” after six months of stable relations with the US.
The US President accused China of trying to “hold the world hostage,” noting that it all began with magnets and other materials that Beijing has practically monopolized.
“The letter they sent is page after page, detailing every item they want to hold. I didn’t speak to President Xi because there was no reason. This was a surprise not only to me but to all the leaders of the free world,” Trump explained.
He emphasized that the meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea, scheduled in two weeks, now “seems unnecessary.” Trump also threatened retaliatory measures: for every item China is trying to monopolize, the US “has two.” Possible steps include raising tariffs on Chinese goods and other countermeasures.
The President also addressed the problems of American farmers, particularly soybean producers, which China is not purchasing for “negotiating” reasons. Trump promised to support farmers with part of the proceeds from the tariffs.
“I love our patriots, and every farmer is just that! In four weeks, I’ll meet with President Xi, and soybeans will be a key topic of discussion. Let’s make soybeans and other crops great again!” the head of state declared.
Trump assured that, despite the difficulties, the situation will be resolved favorably for the United States and American agricultural producers.
