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May 8, 2026
Trump's China Visit Set for May 13-15 Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Challenges
- President Trump will meet with Xi Jinping in Beijing from May 13-15, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to China in nearly a decade.
- Executives from major U.S. companies, including Boeing and Citigroup, are expected to accompany Trump to explore potential deals with Chinese firms.
- The visit occurs amid a fragile trade truce and ongoing economic challenges for both nations, with China's export figures hitting record levels despite tensions.
3 Sources
- Trump on TourMay 8, 2026 at 7:53 AM · Reuters
- Trump's China visit set to test fragile truceMay 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM · BBC
- Trump heads to China this week to meet Xi as Iran war and trade disputes loom over summit – US politics liveMay 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM · The Guardian