Trump denies discussing U.S. arms sales with Xi
President Trump denied discussing the sale of U.S. weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to The Hill. His denial followed comments by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, who reportedly said Trump had proposed selling weapons to China. Trump also said China would probably be interested in buying them.
President Trump on Monday denied discussing the sale of U.S. weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to The Hill.
Trump responded to reporters’ questions about his recent meeting with Xi. The questions followed remarks by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, who on Sunday reportedly said Trump had proposed selling weapons to China.
Trump added that China would “probably like to buy it.”
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