WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a "very positive conclusion" on Thursday, announcing that the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals.

What You Need To Know • President Donald Trump says his conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a "very positive conclusion," announcing the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals • The Chinese foreign ministry says Trump initiated the call • The discussion Thursday followed Trump suggesting it was tough to reach a deal with Xi • The Republican president had posted Wednesday on social media he likes Xi but he's "EX

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