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Freightwatch Reporter
Freightwatch.news
Saturday, May 16, 2026
President Donald Trump invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24 following their high-level meetings in Beijing on Thursday. The visit represents a significant diplomatic engagement between the world's two largest economies. Trump's trip to China marked his first visit to the country in a decade. He sought to address trade disputes and the Iran war during the meetings. A state banquet at the Great Hall of the People drew prominent business leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, alongside White House officials. The invitation signals continued dialogue as both nations seek to manage complex economic and strategic relationships. The proposed September meeting could provide another platform for substantive negotiations on outstanding bilateral issues.