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Trump and Xi Discuss TikTok Amid Rising Trade Tensions

9/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed TikTok and trade tensions in their first phone call since June.
They may finalize a deal for TikTok's sale to a U.S. consortium, possibly leading to an in-person meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea.
Trump canceled his visit to India for the QUAD Summit amid rising tensions and tariffs on Indian imports.
India continues to buy Russian oil, defying U.S. demands, complicating efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war.
Modi's visit to China indicates India's aim to strengthen ties with Beijing, which may strain U.S.-India relations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed TikTok and trade tensions in their first phone call since June.
They may finalize a deal for TikTok's sale to a U.S. consortium, possibly leading to an in-person meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea.
Trump canceled his visit to India for the QUAD Summit amid rising tensions and tariffs on Indian imports.
India continues to buy Russian oil, defying U.S. demands, complicating efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war.
Modi's visit to China indicates India's aim to strengthen ties with Beijing, which may strain U.S.-India relations.