Overview
- President Trump, who announced the reset Wednesday on Truth Social, will meet Xi in Beijing on May 14–15 after delaying a March 31–April 3 trip because of the war in Iran.
- Trade will dominate after Trump announced a temporary 10% tariff on most imports through July 24 under the 1974 Trade Act and after the Supreme Court partially struck down earlier duties.
- The talks will also cover tech competition and security in the Asia-Pacific, with Taiwan expected to feature along with the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
- Trump said he and First Lady Melania Trump will host Xi and Peng Liyuan at the White House later this year, with teams now working on the plans.
- This will be the sixth Trump–Xi meeting since last October’s session in South Korea, and Beijing’s call for an immediate halt to attacks on Iran sets a tense backdrop.