President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, boasted about making 200 tariff deals and claimed to have spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump mentioned that he has met with various foreign officials at the White House to discuss tariffs and other economic issues, but has not yet announced any agreements. He also mentioned that he has had discussions with President Xi, but did not provide further details. The White House has softened its stance on China in recent days, despite Chinese officials denying active discussions on tariffs. Trump also discussed the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Russia-Ukraine war, blaming Ukraine for the conflict and expressing optimism about reaching a deal. Despite his previous comments about ending the war on Day 1 of his presidency, Trump clarified that it was meant figuratively. Overall, Trump’s interview with Time covered a range of topics, including trade deals, deportations, and international conflicts.
