Event Brief
Trump says Xi has become a “friend”
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said Xi Jinping has become “really a friend” and praised their trade deals.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said Xi Jinping has become a “friend” and cited “fantastic trade deals” with China.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was describing his relationship with Xi Jinping and their trade dealings.
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