The discussion on Thursday followed Trump suggesting it was tough to reach a deal with Xi.
“I like President XI of China, always have, and always will, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH!!!,” Trump had posted on Wednesday on his social media site.
Trade negotiations between the US and China stalled shortly after a May 12 agreement between both countries to reduce their tariff rates in order to have talks.
Behind the gridlock has been the continued competition for an economic edge.
