Xi wraps U.S. visit with plans to meet Trump twice more by year end
Chinese president and Trump schedule November meeting in Shenzhen and December G20 summit after three-day Washington state visit.
What to know
- Xi Jinping concluded his three-day Washington state visit—his first in 11 years—by securing Trump's agreement to visit China in mid-November for an APEC summit in Shenzhen.
- The two leaders have now scheduled three meetings in 2026: May in Beijing, November in Shenzhen, and December at the G20 summit in Miami, an unusually frequent cadence for geopolitical rivals.
- Trade negotiations have produced agreements on nonsensitive goods including U.S. agricultural products and medical devices; the Trump administration plans to release full details Monday.
- The frequency and cordiality of these high-level meetings contrast with the persistent disagreements between the two countries on numerous strategic issues.
“China and the United States have different histories and cultures, social systems and development paths. However, the people of the two countries share the same aspiration for a better life despite the differences.”
Xi Jinping, Chinese President · Kyodo News ↗
Xi Jinping Chinese President
Donald Trump U.S. President
Jamieson Greer U.S. Trade Representative
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U.S. Trade Representative confirms nonsensitive goods trade agreements
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC that the two countries have reached agreements on nonsensitive goods that can be traded on more favorable terms, including U.S. farm products and medical devices and Chinese consumer goods. Greer said the Trump administration plans to release more details on Monday about what has been accomplished in negotiations.
“Everything was done to the highest order of perfection, and there was thought in every little detail.”
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Trump suggests China will increase U.S. agricultural purchases — Trump indicated that China may increase its purchase of American agricultural products as a result of negotiations, telling reporters, "I think our farmers are going to be very happy."
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Trump and Xi plan third meeting at December G20 summit — Xi noted that he and Trump have two more opportunities to see each other by year end, including a Group of 20 summit scheduled for Miami in December. Trump responded affirmatively, saying "We will, and we'll be speaking a lot."
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Xi accepts Trump's invitation to visit China in November — During a final-day tea chat at the White House, Chinese President Xi Jinping accepted President Trump's invitation to visit China in mid-November for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Shenzhen. Xi thanked Trump and first lady Melania Trump for hosting him, saying the visit was executed "to the highest order of perfection."
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Xi and Trump tour National Archives during final visit event — Before wrapping up the visit, the U.S. and Chinese couples toured the National Archives to view founding documents of the United States as it celebrates its 250th independence anniversary. Xi remarked that despite differences in history, cultures, and systems, the two peoples share the same aspiration for a better life.