Amid escalating trade tensions, the White House anticipates a crucial conversation between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

At the center of the latest trade storm between the U.S. and China is He Lifeng. Since He became vice premier in early 2023, China's leader Xi Jinping has essentially put him in charge of fortifying the nation’s economy against the effects of U.

China said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations that Beijing had violated the consensus reached in Geneva trade talks were "groundless", and promised to take forceful measures to safeguard its interests.

The trade dispute between the United States and China has intensified, with accusations flying and markets reacting. As both nations grapple with the fallout, the global economic landscape hangs in the balance.

China says the US has "severely violated" their trade truce and will take strong measures to defend its interests. China's Ministry of Commerce said Washington has "seriously undermined" the agreement reached during talks in Geneva last month,