Trump to meet Xi at White House to discuss trade, AI safety, rare earths
Trump will personally welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, an unusual presidential gesture, before the two leaders meet at the White House. A U.S. delegation led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer is meeting China’s vice‑premier He Lifeng to set the summit agenda.
Key points
- Trump will greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Sep 23, an atypical presidential airport welcome.
- Trade truce from Busan expires Nov 10; a $30 billion “non‑sensitive” goods package is under negotiation.
- AI safety, rare‑earth supply and Taiwan arms sales are slated for discussion, with China warning it could quit the summit.
The Busan trade truce that lowered tariff threats and paused port fees expires on November 10, and both sides are weighing an extension and a possible $30 billion package of “non‑sensitive” goods across about ten categories. The original deal lifted China’s export limits on rare‑earth minerals, a key input for AI hardware, and the summit will revisit supply‑chain stability, AI safety, and export controls on chips. China has warned it could pull out if the U.S. green‑lights new arms sales to Taiwan, while both sides are expected to tread lightly on Iran ties and detained nationals. Analyst Anna Ashton told CNBC that a modest set of deliverables is likely, but no breakthrough is expected.
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The Guardian AI · 24 September 2026
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4sources- At a White House summit, Xi Jinping says the US and China share the "capability and responsibility" to manage AI for good and calls for healthy competitionPress · ft.com ·
- Trump, Xi seek trade stability and deals, but AI, tariffs and Iran loom large. What to watchPress · CNBC Technology ·
- AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi JinpingPress · Wired AI ·
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