Trump Expected to Press Xi on Iran During Beijing Visit: Report
The talks will also cover trade, rare earth minerals and China’s oil purchases from Iran, as the U.S. delegation includes Boeing and farm executives.
- President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Iran war, trade, and Taiwan, concluding Friday.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of 'funding' Iran by purchasing 90 percent of their energy, prompting Trump to seek leverage over Beijing on ending the Iran war.
- Both leaders will discuss a 'Board of Trade' to identify mutual interests such as aircraft purchases, while China ended 2025 with a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus.
- The US plans to host Xi for a reciprocal visit later this year, though officials expect a scaled-back delegation and limited breakthroughs on Taiwan discussions.
- Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated the trip holds 'tremendous symbolic significance' and focuses on 'rebalancing the relationship with China and prioritising reciprocity and fairness to restore American economic independence.
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