This comes as the European Union and Canada promise retaliatory tariffs if the president follows through on a threat made late last week.

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, days after Trump accused China of violating an agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to have a phone conversation this week, the White House said on Monday. The crucial talks between the nations come days after Trump accused China of breaking a deal to reduce tariffs and trade restrictions.