China Not Afraid of U.S. Pressure – Xi Jinping Warns Trump, White House holds news briefing

Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared that China is "not afraid" amid rising tensions in the ongoing trade war with the United States.
Speaking in Beijing during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Xi warned that “there are no winners in a trade war” and stressed China’s resilience against “unjust suppression.”
The statement comes after the Trump administration hiked tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%. Xi emphasized China’s commitment to self-reliance and vowed to remain focused despite external pressures.
Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that President Donald Trump is "optimistic" about striking a trade deal with China.
Leavitt made the comment in response to a reporter who asked why Trump hasn't called Chinese President Xi Jinping amid their escalating trade war.
China's decision came hours after White House officials reportedly called their counterparts in Beijing, warned them not to retaliate and told them to have Xi request a phone call with Trump to negotiate a trade deal.
During Friday's White House press briefing, a reporter referenced Trump's past comments about his relationship with Xi and his statements indicating China is open to renegotiating a deal with the U.S. on tariffs.
"President Trump has said he has a great relationship with Chinese Xi, he's willing to speak with him directly," the reporter said. "Why doesn't the president just pick up the phone and get this ball going?"
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