President Donald Trump in the White House’s Oval Office on Saturday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP
US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that an intercepted vessel contained “a present from China.” It was unclear which vessel the president meant, and the White House did not promptly offer more details.
We intercepted a vessel yesterday carrying certain items, which were not very pleasant,” he mentioned on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “Maybe it’s a present from China, I’m not sure.” However, I was somewhat taken aback, yet I believe I have a strong rapport and understanding with (Chinese) President Xi (Jinping).
Xenix News reported last week that US intelligence suggested China was set to send new air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks.
Trump has previously stated that Beijing would encounter repercussions if it provided weapons to Tehran. “If China proceeds with that, it will face significant issues, understood?” he stated last week.
On Tuesday, he seemed to dismiss the possible Chinese backing for Iran.
“It’s fine,” he replied. “That’s how it is in war, isn’t it?”
Trump is set to travel to Beijing next month.
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