Busan, Oct. 30 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted at the possibility of a trade deal between the United States and China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, ahead of the 2025 APEC Summit.

When a reporter asked, "Mr President, do you plan to sign a trade deal today?" Trump replied, "could-be." Speaking about the state of relations, he added, "We all have a great understanding."

Trump went on to say, "I think we're going to have a fantastic relationship for a long period of time, and it is an honor to have you with us." He also described Xi as a "very tough negotiator" before the two leaders began their highly anticipated talks.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that both nations' econ...