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Jun
Washington DC (National Times): U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak later this week, amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations, according to a statement from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, as reported by ABC News. Leavitt confirmed to reporters on Monday that a conversation between the two leaders is “likely” to take place in the coming days. “As always, if the call happens, we will release a readout,” she added. This comes after Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, indicated on Sunday during an interview with ABC’s…