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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Zack Palomo

Trump blames Covid for ruining his ‘very close relationship’ with China

President Donald Trump said he got along with China “very well” until the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Trump made the remarks during a news conference today (13 February) with the Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

A journalist asked the president how discussions between India and the United States would affect relations with China.

“Well, I think are going to have a very good relationship with China,” Trump said. “I got along with President Xi very well until Covid, that was a bridge too far.”

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