Trump Calls Xi a 'Formidable Negotiator'

On Thursday, American President Donald Trump expressed his anticipation for a "very successful meeting" with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, whom he labeled a "formidable negotiator" at the outset of their discussion in Busan, South Korea.

Xi Jinping conveyed to Mr. Trump that he was "pleased to see him" before their talks aimed at finalizing a truce in the fierce trade war between the two nations. In return, Donald Trump assured the Chinese president that they would have "a fantastic relationship for a long time to come."