Trump Meets Xi in Beijing to Discuss Trade and Iran

On May 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The discussions are expected to focus on trade relations, Taiwan, and the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has entered its third month. Reports indicate that Trump and Xi are considering a deal that would allow Beijing to invest $1 trillion in the U.S.

This visit is Trump's second to China, following his initial trip in 2017, where he was treated to a significant military display. Trump expressed anticipation for the summit, stating it would be a grand event, and mentioned that he would be accompanied by executives from major U.S. companies, including Elon Musk of Tesla, Tim Cook of Apple, and Jensen Huang of Nvidia, to discuss the creation of an investment board for trade with China.

Trump also noted that he would not comment on Iran during the initial discussions, despite the ongoing ceasefire being described as "life support" for Tehran.