Trump Asked Xi If China Wanted to Buy U.S. Weapons, Envoy Claims

During his presidency, Donald Trump inquired of Chinese President Xi Jinping whether Beijing would be interested in purchasing American weaponry, according to a statement from the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley.

Haley's account, shared in a newsletter, suggests a surprising diplomatic overture that has surfaced amidst broader discussions of international relations and trade. The revelation adds another layer to the complex relationship between the United States and China during the Trump administration.