In a notable shift in tone, US President Donald Trump on October 12 praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as “highly respected” and suggested that Washington seeks cooperation with Beijing, not confrontation, despite escalating tensions over rare earth exports and the prospect of steep tariffs.

"Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!! President DJT.”

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The statement is a dramatic departure from Trump’s rhetoric just days earlier, when he condemned China’s decision to impo

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