US President Donald Trump struck a markedly softer tone on China on Sunday, referring to President Xi Jinping as “highly respected” and insisting the United States wants to “help” China, not hurt it, despite escalating tensions over rare earths and looming tariffs. “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!! President DJT” Also read: Why has US threatened to impose additional 100% tariff on China? The sudden change in tone came just days after the 47th POTUS accused China of taking a “sinister and hostile” step by imposing sweeping export controls on rare e
'President Xi had a bad moment': Trump says US wants to 'help' China; will he back down from 100% tariff threat?

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