Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing for Direct Trade Talks

President Donald Trump has traveled to Beijing for a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade at the center of the agenda. The meeting marks a significant moment in US-China relations at a time when tariffs, technology export controls, and supply chain decoupling have defined the bilateral economic relationship.

Direct leader-level engagement at this scale typically signals that both sides see enough common ground to negotiate — or enough mutual economic pressure to warrant de-escalation. Markets will be watching closely for any joint statement, tariff concessions, or framework announcements that could reshape global trade flows.