President Trump late Sunday discussed the threat from North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

During Trump's call with Xi, Trump raised the issue of North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile testing, pressing the Chinese leader for help with the "growing threat."

"Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a denuclearized Korean Peninsula," the White House said in a readout of the call.

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Trade relations were also discussed.

"President Trump reiterated his determination to seek more balanced trade relations with America’s trading partners," the White House said.

In Trump's call with Abe, the two leaders "exchanged views on the growing threat from North Korea, including their unity with respect to increasing pressure on the regime to change its dangerous path."

"They reaffirmed that the United States-Japan Alliance stands ready to defend and respond to any threat or action taken by North Korea," the White House said.

Trump last month said China has tried to help the United States solve increased tensions with North Korea, but "it has not worked out."

"While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out. At least I know China tried!" Trump tweeted last month.