Donald Trump-Xi Jinping call likely to take place this week amid fresh trade tensions, White House confirms

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week amid renewed trade tensions. Trump has accused China of violating a temporary tariff agreement made in Geneva last month. While US officials claim Beijing is dragging its feet, China has firmly rejected the allegations, criticising the US for discriminatory trade practices. The situation has unsettled global markets. The expected high-level call is seen as a crucial moment in the strained economic relationship between the world’s two biggest economies.