ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/ WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is expecting a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he expressed to reporters on Wednesday while on Air Force One. Although he did not give a specific timeline for the trip, Trump remains hopeful for a meeting between the two leaders.
During his conversation with reporters, Trump also mentioned the possibility of a new trade deal between the U.S. and China, stating that it is “possible” for the two nations to come to an agreement. This meeting between Xi and Trump is seen as crucial in potentially easing or delaying the current trade tariffs that have been a source of tension between the two countries.
“We’ll have, ultimately, President Xi, we will have everybody coming (to the U.S.),” Trump said, while also mentioning the potential for other world leaders to visit the United States.
Xi’s last visit to the U.S. was in November 2023, marking his fifth visit to the country as Chinese president. During this visit, he met with then U.S. President Joe Biden for a summit that resulted in agreements to resume military-to-military communications and curb fentanyl production.
Trump and Xi have maintained communication over the years, with their first conversation taking place just before Trump took office on January 20. They have discussed various issues such as TikTok, trade, and Taiwan.
Speaking of TikTok, Trump informed reporters that the U.S. is currently in talks with China regarding the popular app, which is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance. The U.S. is seeking to broker a sale of the app, and Trump remains optimistic about reaching a favorable deal.
Last week, Trump also revealed that he had spoken to Xi since taking office, but did not disclose the details of their conversation. China’s foreign ministry did not directly comment on Trump’s remarks, instead referring reporters to their “scheduled” call before Trump took office.
The relationship between Washington and Beijing has been tense for years, with differences spanning various issues such as trade, tariffs, cybersecurity, TikTok, Taiwan, Hong Kong, human rights, and the origins of COVID-19. However, both leaders have shown a willingness to communicate and find common ground.
Trump also mentioned his belief that a deal can be made with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. “We can make a deal with Russia to stop the killing,” he said, adding that he believes the Russians want to see an end to the conflict. He also acknowledged that Russia holds the upper hand in the situation due to their control of significant territory.
In conclusion, President Trump remains optimistic about the future of relations between the U.S. and China, as well as with other world leaders. With talks of a potential visit from President Xi and ongoing discussions about issues such as TikTok and Russia, there is hope for a positive outcome and resolution to current tensions. The world eagerly awaits the next steps and developments in this important relationship.
