Trump and Xi discuss June summit amid trade tensions and birthday significance Discussions intensify as leaders from opposing nations consider a possible meeting.

Talks about a “birthday summit,” which are in the early stages, come as the Trump administration is ramping up tariffs against China.

(Reuters) - The U.S. and China are in early stage discussions about a potential "birthday summit" in June in the U.S. between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources.

Washington and Beijing are preparing for a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The American leader could fly to China as early as April, reports the "South China Morning Post." According to "SCMP,

The Trump administration and the Chinese government have started talks about a possible summit between the countries’ leaders, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.