US President Reaffirms Commitment to Establishing 'Balanced' Trade Relations with China
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his country's commitment to establishing balanced trade relations with China, based on mutual respect and shared interests, during his reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Washington, Sept 24 (KUNA) – U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed on Thursday his country’s commitment to establishing “balanced” trade relations with China, based on mutual respect and the shared interests of the two nations. Speaking during a welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, Trump said, “President Xi and I have built a very strong friendship since my first term, grounded in mutual respect and the interests of our peoples.” He added that the two-day visit would address many “very important” issues concerning security, technology, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the significance of decisions emerging from the U.S.-China summit and their role in fostering peace and prosperity for years to come. Trump stated, “We will focus on shared interests, and we are confident that we can achieve many accomplishments and shared benefits together.” He underscored the importance of the visit’s timing, which coincides with the United States’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of its independence. In his remarks, Trump called for promoting “balanced” trade between the two countries, enabling American farmers to access the Chinese market without barriers. Earlier, President Trump hosted a rare formal welcome ceremony for his Chinese counterpart upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, marking the start of Xi’s state visit to Washington, D.C. The last official visit by a Chinese president to the United States took place in September 2015, when Xi visited Seattle, Washington, and New York and met then-President Barack Obama. Trump had recently affirmed in media interviews the “good relationship” he shares with his Chinese counterpart, expressing confidence that the meeting “will be very good” and will result in “many different deals.” (End) A.M.M. / M.A.A.
