Trump Announces US Acceptance of 600,000 Chinese Students Amid Trade Talks

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will allow up to 600,000 Chinese students to study in the country as part of ongoing trade negotiations with China, marking a shift from earlier plans to aggressively revoke certain Chinese student visas. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a "very important relationship" with China and indicated a willingness to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to further trade talks. Despite the crackdown on visas for students linked to the Chinese Communist Party or sensitive research fields, Trump has expressed support for welcoming Chinese students, contrasting with the administration’s previous harsh stance. This announcement has sparked backlash from some of Trump’s MAGA base, who view the move as a threat to American jobs and security. The trade discussions also include contentious issues such as tariffs, with Trump referencing China's monopoly on magnets and threatening high tariffs if a deal is not reached. Overall, Trump portrayed a complex relationship balancing economic benefits from tariffs and openness to Chinese students with national security concerns.