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Critical Minerals, Market Access Emerge as Key Issues in Trump-Xi Summit

Access to China's market for American technology companies and supplies of critical minerals are shaping up as central negotiating points as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Beijing. Trump has signaled that opening China's economy to U.S. businesses ranks as his primary request. Beijing has expressed willingness to deepen commercial ties, though congressional opposition to relaxing artificial intelligence chip export controls could complicate any agreement. The participation of major tech executives including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook underscores the strategic importance of these discussions. The talks, which extend into Friday, will also address geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan and Iran alongside trade matters. Analysts say the outcome will determine the direction of AI supply chains, the shape of future export controls, and the degree to which U.S. chip leadership remains monetizable in China.