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Trump and Xi’s summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.

Published On 14 May 2026

  • US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a crucial moment for the global economy.
  • Trump wants China to open its markets to American companies, increase investment and job creation in the US, and buy more American agricultural products, such as beef and soya beans.