Trump and China’s Xi have phone call amid trade war

US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping have held a phone call amid their ongoing trade war.

Trade negotiations between the United States and China stalled shortly after a May 12 agreement between the two countries to reduce their tariff rates while talks played out.

The call was first reported by Chinese state media and confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry. According to Chinese state media, Mr Trump initiated the call.

The White House did not immediately comment.