Beijing Says ‘No Call’ With Trump Despite White House Claims | Slams U.S. ‘Discriminatory Actions’

Description:

In a surprising twist to ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, Beijing has publicly denied that a phone call took place between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump—despite the White House’s claims to the contrary. While American officials described the alleged call as “constructive” and a step toward renewed negotiations, Chinese authorities pushed back, accusing Washington of fabricating the exchange and condemned what they labeled “discriminatory” and “two-faced” U.S. trade policies. As both sides prepare for a potential tariff snapback in August, this diplomatic clash further strains already fragile ties, casting doubt on the credibility of future negotiations and exposing deep rifts in trust and communication between the two global powers.