Trump Sees Successful Xi Meeting, But Allows It Might Not Happen

US President Donald Trump predicted an upcoming meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would yield a “good deal” on trade — while also conceding that the highly anticipated talks may not happen.

“I have a great relationship with President Xi. I expect to be able to make a good deal with him,” Trump said Tuesday during a lunch with Republican lawmakers in the White House Rose Garden. “I want him to make a good deal for China — but it’s got to be fair.”