During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly made an unusual inquiry about whether China would be interested in purchasing American military equipment, according to a disclosure from the U.S. ambassador. The remark, which framed the transaction in a commercial rather than diplomatic context, has raised questions about the nature of the discussion and its implications for U.S.-China relations. The revelation comes amid ongoing tensions between the two global powers over trade, technology, and geopolitical influence. Details from the ambassador’s account suggest the exchange may have reflected a broader pattern of Trump’s approach to international negotiations.
Trump asked China's Xi Jinping if he'd 'like to buy' American weapons, US ambassador reveals nypost.com
