White House confirms that President Trump and President Xi are likely to speak this week amidst escalating trade tensions. Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated the discussion would address disputes over critical minerals and export limitations. Despite extended tariff exclusions and previous negotiations, core U.S. concerns about China's economic structure remain unresolved, with ongoing legal battles over tariff implementation.
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