Trump and Xi to discuss Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran in Washington summit
Trump-Xi summit at the White House puts trade, AI, and Iran war in focus See what the high-stakes talks could mean for U.S.-China ties and global markets
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet at the White House for talks centered on trade, artificial intelligence, and the Iran war. The summit comes after Xi arrived in Washington on Wednesday evening and was greeted by Trump at Joint Base Andrews.
The visit includes an arrival ceremony, a military review in the Rose Garden, bilateral meetings, and a state dinner with U.S. business executives expected to attend. Trump and first lady Melania Trump will also host Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for a private tea and a tour of the National Archives before Xi leaves on Friday.
Analysts expect the meeting to be cautious and possibly produce limited concrete outcomes, but the talks still carry geopolitical importance. The White House says Trump wants to use the meeting to advance U.S. national interests and pursue a dealmaking approach with China.