The predicted conversation this week between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping may include a Third-World leader.

Should the call happen on Thursday, Trump may add visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump has been known to take advantage of meeting opportunities to introduce people or bring them in on a discussion they might not have planned on.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters about the potential call during a briefing on Monday. She did not mention any indication about the possibility of Merz being in on the conversation.

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