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With trade talks between the two countries stalled, President Donald Trump spoke with China's Xi Jinping on Thursday.
The conversation was confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry, which said Trump initiated the call. The White House did not immediately comment.
Negotiations between the two countries have hit a snag despite a deal that was reached last month to reduce their tariff rates while talks played out. Behind the gridlock has been the continued competition for an economic edge. Both sides have made accusations that the other violated the deal.
Trump and Xi had last spoken in January, three days before Inauguration Day.