Trump-Xi Summit in Washington: Key topics of discussion, schedule and more
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington to discuss trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions. Key topics include tariff truces, rare-earth mineral supply chains, and the status of Taiwan.
Why it matters
The outcome of this summit could significantly impact global supply chains, market stability, and international relations between the world's two largest economies.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for a high-stakes three-day summit in the United States, scheduled for Wednesday (September 23, 2026). This meeting comes as both countries aim to stabilise their relationship, which has been strained by tensions related to trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. Mr. Xi will be arriving in Washington for the first time in over a decade, and this highly anticipated meeting will be their second interaction this year.
Here is a breakdown of the key issues they will be discussing at the White House this week, as well as the complete itinerary of Mr. Xi's summit visit to Washington.
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