Trump on China Summit: Tariffs ‘not brought up’ with Xi, no Taiwan commitment

US President Donald Trump said tariffs were “not brought up” during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the US-China summit in Beijing, even as trade remained high on the agenda. Trump departed Beijing on May 15, concluding the two-day summit with his Chinese counterpart.Trump arrived in China on Wednesday, May 13, accompanied by several top CEOs, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, from sectors, including aviation, agriculture, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence.

He also said that “no commitment either way” was made on Taiwan and added that he could meet the Chinese president “four times” in 2026. He also said the two leaders discussed the possibility of easing US sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil.
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Reports say Trump also claimed that China had agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, with a possible commitment for additional purchases, adding that Chinese purchases of American agricultural products, including soybeans, would benefit US farmers. However, Chinese authorities have not publicly confirmed the announcements.

The visit featured extensive ceremonial engagements, including a state banquet and meetings at Zhongnanhai, the compound that houses China’s top leadership. Trump also invited Xi to visit the White House in September.

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