President Donald Trump on May 14 began a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid significant tensions between the two countries.
Trump and Xi first attended a welcome ceremony near Tiananmen Square, followed by a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People. The ongoing trade tensions are expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders.
The latest trade war with China began in early 2025, when Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs, including an additional 34 percent duty on Chinese goods on top of existing tariffs. The Chinese regime escalated with its own tariffs and other measures, including strict export controls on rare earths and magnets, starting a tit-for-tat between the two countries….
Trump Holds High-Stakes Meeting With Xi in Beijing
