The conversation between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on June 5 marked a significant moment in the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China. Despite the global backdrop of rising tensions and complex geopolitical challenges,

Trump "is obsessed with having a call with Xi," according to a news outlet, but China's leader would want assurances, an expert told Newsweek.

In early May, after two intense days of negotiations in Switzerland, Washington and Beijing agreed to drastically suspend most tariffs imposed since April 2 for 90 days. After the start of a trade war 2.