The statements highlight a positive tone in communication between the two leaders, with trade reciprocity and future bilateral ties at the center of the exchange.
Trump said he looks forward to discussions with Xi and told the Chinese leader that trade would be "totally reciprocal on our behalf." He also said the two sides were going to have a "fantastic future together." Xi said the goal was to steer China-U.S. relations in the right direction. The exchange points to trade and broader bilateral relations as the main focus of the conversation.