US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.

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 and the United States are accusing each other of reneging on their tariff truce as tensions rise over rare earths exports, computer chips and student visas.