Trump says he expects fair deal with China, vows speedy deliver of subs to Australia

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U.S. President Donald Trump waits for Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albaneses arrival at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to work out a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and plans to expedite the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, signaling both a willingness to ease tensions with Beijing and a push to strengthen defense ties with a key ally in the Indo-Pacific.

Trump made the comments ahead of bilateral talks in Washington with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

I think well be just fine with China. China doesnt want to do that, Trump said before boasting about the size and strength of the U.S. military.

He added, We have the best of everything and nobody is going to mess with that...I think well end up with a very strong trade deal. Both of us will be happy.

Trump declined to comment on reports that Beijing is pressuring Washington to avoid supporting Taiwan’s independence. REUTERS