2026 Trump‑China summit and trade talks

Timeline

1. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Donald Trump Praises China Ahead of Xi Meeting While Defending Iran Blockade

   Trump lauds China before meeting Xi, says the Iran blockade is harmless, asserts the U.S. can stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and calls contrary reports “practical treason.”

2. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   China to Expand Boeing Jet Orders Ahead of Xi's Washington Visit

   China may expand its Boeing jet order beyond the initial 200 planes when Xi visits Washington, with Boeing ready to provide aftermarket support and U.S. officials noting stable but competitive bilateral ties.

3. 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Trump administration delays follow‑up on China summit trade promises

   U.S. business groups await details on a promised trade board to cut U.S.–China tariffs, with no clear plan yet and pressure growing before Xi Jinping’s September visit.

4. 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   China Secures Boeing Purchase Deal to Extend US Trade Truce

   China confirmed a deal to buy at least 200 Boeing jets, aiming to extend the US‑China tariff truce due to expire in November.

5. 3 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   US and China Reach Preliminary Tariff Reduction Deal

   US and China agree to cut some tariffs, create trade councils, and seal a Boeing aircraft purchase during Trump’s May visit.

6. 3 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 144 sources

   Donald Trump's China visit fails to ease U.S. inflation, tech stocks slide

   Trump's China trip did not lower U.S. inflation; rates hit 3.8% in April and tech stocks fell on Wall Street.

7. 3 months ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dines at Beijing Michelin-starred noodle spot during Trump visit

   Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tried Beijing’s zhajiangmian at a Michelin‑starred restaurant while joining Trump’s China visit.

8. 3 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins Trump delegation to China

   Brazilian Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon traveled with Donald Trump to China, backing deals on Boeing jets and Nvidia AI chips.

9. 3 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources

   Donald Trump’s China summit continues without First Lady Melania Trump

   President Trump met Xi in Beijing while Melania stayed in Washington; Lara Trump filled in for First‑Lady duties.

10. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trump leads US CEOs to China for high‑stakes trade talks

    Trump and a $1 trillion‑worth U.S. CEO delegation met Xi in Beijing to push for expanded trade and investment.

11. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 113 sources

    Donald Trump visits China, invites Xi Jinping to White House

    President Trump arrived in China and invited Xi Jinping to a reciprocal White House visit.

12. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 151 sources

    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang boards Air Force One for China summit

    Air Force One stopped in Alaska to pick up NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang and other CEOs before heading to a US‑China summit.

13. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    US‑China Trade Talks Secure 200‑Jet Boeing Order and Soybean Commitment

    US‑China talks in Beijing secure a 200‑jet Boeing order and confirm a multi‑year US soybean purchase commitment.

14. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Xi Jinping greets Trump in confident state visit

    Xi meets Trump confidently, with experts saying China holds the upper hand amid Iran‑war backdrop.

15. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    US President Donald Trump begins official visit to China, meets Xi Jinping

    Trump visits China for summit with Xi; Iran ties nuclear talks to ending Hormuz blockade; Saudi may have struck Iran.

16. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Donald Trump praises Xi before China summit, Iran seeks help on Hormuz

    Trump praised Xi before a China summit, saying the two powers are strong, while Iran urged him to push for a Hormuz resolution.

17. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources

    Trump's Beijing visit sees China reject US sanctions on tech firms

    Trump heads to Beijing; China vows to ignore US tech sanctions as both sides look for informal guardrails.