In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has accused China of violating their trade agreement with the United States. This accusation comes amid stalled negotiations, raising concerns about the future of US-China relations.

Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that his call with Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, had focused entirely on the trade relationship between the nations, which has soured in recent months in a dispute over the export of critical minerals used in an array of industries.