Trump, Xi Talk Trade, Taiwan Ahead of April Meeting

US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping of China discussed trade and geopolitical flashpoints, including Taiwan, during a Wednesday call ahead of a planned face-to-face meeting later this year. Trump cast the call as “excellent” and “long and thorough,” adding that the two spoke about increasing Chinese purchases of US soybeans to 20 million tons for the current season as well as buys of oil and gas and “airplane engine deliveries.” Trump said China committed to importing 25 million tons of American soybeans “for next season.” The two leaders also discussed his planned visit to China in April, broader trade issues, Russia’s war in Ukraine and Taiwan, Trump said, adding the talk was “all very positive!” Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. She speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)