US President Donald Trump is set to meet with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing from May 13-15, marking a significant moment for US-China trade relations.

• The meeting comes after a period of escalating tariffs, which previously topped 100% between the two nations.
• Executives from major US companies like Boeing and Citigroup are expected to accompany Trump, potentially to secure deals.
• The visit will test the fragile trade truce established after their last meeting in October 2025.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit China from May 13-15 for a crucial meeting with President Xi Jinping, testing a fragile trade truce between the world's two largest economies.

• The visit marks the first by a U.S. president to China in nearly a decade and follows a period of escalating tariffs exceeding 100% between the two nations before a pause in October.
• Executives from major U.S. companies like Boeing and Citigroup are expected to accompany Trump, potentially to finalize deals.
• The meeting comes amidst ongoing trade tensions, including U.S. restrictions on Chinese firms and China's heavy investment in manufacturing and pursuit of self-sufficiency in advanced chips.