China wants to buy oil and soybeans from the US: Trump

US President Donald Trump has signaled major progress in energy trade with China, claiming that China has agreed in principle to buy oil from the United States.

Trump said that if this deal is implemented, oil tankers will be sent to China from Texas, Louisiana and Alaska.

According to a report by the Anadolu news agency, Trump said the agreement was reached as part of ongoing discussions to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries. "I think one of the things we'll reach an agreement on is that they've agreed to buy oil from the United States," he said in an interview with Fox News.

Trump also said, "They're going to Texas. We're going to start sending Chinese ships out of Texas, Louisiana and Alaska. This is a big deal."

On the other hand, the BBC report said that Trump was asked whether Chinese President Xi Jinping had the ability to influence Iran. In response, he said that China had agreed to buy oil from the United States.

"What they need most is fuel," Trump said. "And we have unlimited fuel."

Trump described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "very intelligent man" and said they have a good relationship. "He knows how to be respectful. He's not into games. He's all about China's interests," Trump said.

Regarding China's economy, Trump said he wants to "open it up" more because it is a "huge economy," adding that it would create new jobs and economic opportunities for the United States.

Trump also claimed success in reducing the trade deficit with China. He said, "The trade deficit with China is much lower than it used to be."