The political scientist revealed Trump's main interest in negotiations with China

US President Donald Trump will try to negotiate with China on the supply of American soybeans, oil and gas. This was stated by American political scientist Malek Dudakov on Thursday, February 5.

"Trump is in a hurry, of course, because his own visit to China is ahead. <...> Many contradictions persist between the countries. The situation in the trade wars has not been completely resolved," the expert said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

The political scientist added that now the American leader will try to increase the supply of American soybeans to China, as well as oil and gas, but there may be big problems with this.

"China's position is very tough, and Trump has to make concessions, but he will try to negotiate with China, because there is no other option for the development of events. And all the throwing around Venezuela and Iran is also an attempt to strengthen their negotiating position before their visit to China in April," Dudakov said.

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The American president added that he had a telephone conversation with the Chinese president the day before, RT reports. During the conversation, the parties discussed issues of trade, military cooperation, the conflict in Ukraine, as well as possible mutual visits, IA Regnum reports. The American president noted that he considers relations between the United States and China, as well as personal contacts with the Chinese leader, to be "extremely good," stressing the importance of maintaining them.

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