Overview
- Both governments confirmed the Feb. 4 phone call, which Trump described as long and positive and covering trade, Taiwan, Iran, Ukraine, energy and agricultural purchases, and aircraft engine deliveries.
- Trump said he expects to visit China in April and claimed Beijing would boost U.S. soybean buys to 20 million tonnes this season and 25 million next season, assertions absent from China’s account.
- China’s readout emphasized that Taiwan is the most important issue in bilateral ties and urged the United States to handle arms sales to the island with caution.
- Xi also spoke with Vladimir Putin hours earlier; the Kremlin said it was informed in advance of the Xi–Trump call and confirmed Putin accepted an invitation to visit China in the first half of 2026.
- The back-to-back calls unfolded as the New START nuclear treaty was set to expire on Feb. 5, adding strategic context to discussions that touched on Ukraine and regional security.