- India,
- 23-Jul-2025 04:40 PM IST
- (Updated 23-Jul-2025 03:01 PM IST)
US-China Trade Deal: President Donald Trump has recently indicated that he may soon visit China, which could be an important step towards reducing tensions and improving relations between the world's two largest economies—the US and China. "A visit to China is probably not too far away now. We are getting along very well with China. We have a really good relationship," Trump said during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday. The statement comes at a time when both countries are taking steps to reduce trade tensions and increase mutual cooperation.Trade war reliefThe trade war between the US and China had affected the global economy in the last few years. Both countries imposed heavy tariffs on each other's products, which had a profound impact on mutual trade and supply chains. However, after the recent high-level talks in Geneva and London, both sides have agreed to reduce tariffs and ease trade restrictions. Trump also said that China has resumed the supply of magnets made of rare metals, which are important in sectors such as iPhones, electric vehicles, robots and military equipment. This move is a positive sign towards restoring trust between the two countries.Strategic balance and Indo-Pacific regionTrump's statement comes at a time when the US is working on a strategy to balance China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Strengthening military cooperation with partner countries like the Philippines in this region has been a priority for the US. Trump praised the "fantastic military relationship" with the Philippines, calling it important for regional stability. This shows that on the one hand the US is trying to improve relations with China, while on the other hand it is also strengthening its strategic interests.Possibility of Trump-Jinping meetingSince Trump's return to the White House, speculation has intensified that he may soon meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Experts believe that this summit, even if temporarily, can be helpful in restoring trust between the two countries. Analysts predict that this meeting could take place in November 2025, provided China is ready to cooperate on trade and strategic issues. However, no date has been officially announced yet.Will this friendship last?Given Trump's statements and policies, it is difficult to say how sustainable this improvement in US-China relations will be. Trump's mood and policy decisions have often been unpredictable. Nevertheless, the current reduction in trade tensions and signs of mutual cooperation are positive for both countries. If this positive direction continues, not only the US and China, but the global economy and geopolitical stability can also benefit from it.
