The US and Chinese leaders have spoken amid stalled negotiations between both countries over tariffs that have roiled global trade.

News of the call came as new data showed U.S. goods imports dropped significantly in April as sweeping tariffs rolled out.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to further talks between the countries to hash out differences on tariffs that have roiled the global economy, according to United States and Chinese summaries of their phone call.