Trump Confirms Xi Meeting in Two Weeks, Calls Tariff Situation ‘Not Sustainable’

US President Donald Trump confirmed he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in approximately two weeks, aiming to de-escalate a trade war that he himself has admitted is “not sustainable.”
The president offered a mixed outlook on the future of US-China relations. While stating, “I think we’re going to be fine with China,” he also voiced uncertainty. “I don’t know what’s going to happen,” he said, noting that China “is always looking for an edge.”
Addressing the severe tariffs that have defined the conflict, Trump characterized them as a reluctant necessity. “It’s not sustainable,” he said of the duties. “But… they forced me to do that,” he claimed, pointing the finger at Beijing’s trade practices.
The upcoming meeting, expected to occur on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, is critical. A 90-day truce in the tariff war is set to expire on November 10, adding urgency to the talks.
Trump’s core demand remains unchanged: “We have to have a fair deal. It’s got to be fair.” He reiterated his belief that the current trade battle, while difficult, is necessary leverage to achieve that goal.