Afghanistan, June 3 -- Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks this week, the White House announced, aiming to discuss key bilateral and global issues.

The White House confirmed on Monday, June 2, that President Donald Trump is likely to have a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping sometime this week, although the exact timing remains undecided. This anticipated dialogue reflects ongoing efforts to ease escalating trade tensions between the two economic powers.

Earlier, on Sunday, June 2, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CBS News that a discussion between the two leaders would happen "soon." Mnuchin highlighted that the talks would address critical trade issues, including disagreements over mineral resource...