Trump Says He Spoke With China’s Xi After Taking Office

The president, who has escalated tariffs on Chinese products, didn’t disclose when the conversation took place.

President Donald Trump watches as Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein departs following a meeting at the White House on Feb. 11, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has spoken with Chinese communist regime leader Xi Jinping since his inauguration on Jan. 20.

Trump revealed this exchange during an interview with Fox News that aired on Feb. 10. He didn’t provide specific details about the timing or content of their conversation.