The White House said President Trump discussed trading with China on the phone by telephone with French President Mucklow and German Chancellor Merkel on Tuesday.
The White House said Trump and Merkel also discussed the "fight against" China's economic practices and the alleged theft of intellectual property. This suggests that Trump's trade war on China may be further escalated.
Trump has repeatedly criticized China's trade behavior, and the White House has asked China to reduce its trade surplus with the United States.
