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Chinese President Xi Jinping is "very tough" and "extremely hard to make a deal with," President Donald Trump admitted Wednesday.

Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform, clarifying that he still "likes" the Chinese leader. The statement comes as Trump is expected to hold a phone call with Xi sometime this week to discuss tariff negotiations.

"I like President XI of China, always have, and always will, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH!!!" Trump wrote.

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett revealed plans for Trump to speak with Xi on Sunday.

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