Donald Trump says China ‘isn’t easy’ as trade conversations star-news.press/wp

President Donald Trump described China as “not easy” to deal with, but he picked up the progress between the two countries as the negotiations enter their second day.

“We are doing well with China. China is not easy,” Trump told reporters in the White House on Monday.

“I am now asking only good reports,” he added, referencing an American delegation that is currently meeting with Chinese officials in London.

“It’s a little early, but it’s about to be called. In fact, probably when I get back, I’ll get my first call from them.”

On Monday, the American Treasury Minister Scott Bessent, Trade in Howard Lutnick and Jamieson Greer trade representative met with the presiding commercial Prime Minister of Beijing. The second in the Chinese delegation include Wang Weng Weao Trade Minister and the International Trade Negotiator Lee Chenggang.

Lutnick talked as “fruitful”, according to Bloomberg, While Besen told reporters that the two delegations had a “good meeting”.

Talks can continue on Tuesday; The Chinese Foreign Ministry said His delegation will be in the UK between 8. and 13. June.

According to the White House Economist Kevin Hasset, Washington is looking for “handshake” from Beijing, and the promise to release the flow of critical minerals in the US

“Our expectation is that after handling, immediately after handling, any control from the USA will be released in the quantity, and then we can return to negotiating smaller things,” said Hassett for CNBC on Monday.

This is the story of development with updates to follow.