Trump Says U.S. Signed China Trade Deal, Cites Warmer EU Relations

President Donald Trump said his administration signed a trade agreement with China on 25 June, declaring at a public appearance that "we just signed with China yesterday." He offered no specifics on the scope of the accord or the concessions made by either side, and Beijing has not publicly confirmed the deal. In follow-up remarks on 8 July, Trump credited President Xi Jinping for being "very fair" and said the two leaders speak frequently, describing current bilateral relations as "really good." He also claimed that European Union officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, had recently taken a more conciliatory tone toward Washington after what he called years of unfavorable treatment. The president’s comments come only three months after the United States imposed a 145 % tariff on Chinese imports, a move that escalated tensions with Beijing. Details of the purported agreement, including whether it affects those duties, remain undisclosed.