Trump says China's Xi 'more or less agreed' to accelerate purchases of US goods
U.S. President Donald Trump listens as first lady Melania Trump speaks at a signing ceremony for the "Fostering the Future" executive order in the East Room of the White House on November 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. The executive order, championed by the first lady, works to expand opportunities for education, career development, housing and other resources for youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to accelerate and increase Beijing's purchases of US goods during a phone call on Monday, and the Chinese leader had "more or less agreed."
"I asked him, I'd like you to buy it a little faster. I'd like you to buy more. And he's more or less agreed to do that," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I think we will be pleasantly surprised by the actions of President Xi."
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. China has resumed purchases of US soybeans and halted its expanded curbs on rare earths exports, but the pace of purchases had been less than initially expected.
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