Uncertainty about when – or whether – the two will speak could reflect their different approach to the US-China relationship.

China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday urged Washington to engage in discussions on trade. “What is needed now is not unilateral, additional tariffs but dialogue and consultation based on equality and mutual respect,

Xi Jinpings approach to counteracting U.S. trade policies is a carefully calculated response aimed at securing Chinas long-term economic stability. However, the path forward will not be without its challenges,