Trump, Xi Meet in Beijing for Trade, Taiwan, Iran Talks
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- Trump travels to Beijing on Wednesday for a two‑day summit with Xi, marking the first sitting U.S. president’s visit to China since 2017.
- Trump’s agenda, driven by the U.S. Treasury Department, focuses on securing a headline‑making trade or investment deal, with a delegation of CEOs accompanying him.
- U.S. agenda omits human‑rights issues, with the only possible concession being the release of a few U.S. citizens under Chinese exit bans.
- Taiwan and Iran war topics will be on the agenda, yet defense and security officials have been largely excluded from the talks.
Why it matters: U.S. exporters could finally land a large trade commitment—evoking the stalled $200bn Phase One pledge—that would lift sales, while Trump hopes the headline number will buoy his sagging approval; Chinese officials can showcase diplomatic flexibility amid Taiwan tensions.
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