Trump Announces Plans for 2026 State Visit to Beijing, Reciprocal Trip for Xi Jinping
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump revealed plans today for a state visit to Beijing in 2026, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to reciprocate with a state visit to the United States. The declaration follows a recent phone call between the two leaders, during which thay discussed trade and other areas of mutual concern. This marks a significant progress in U.S.-China relations, signaling a potential thaw after years of escalating tensions.
The planned visits build upon recent progress in trade negotiations, including China’s commitment to purchase U.S. agricultural products. While details of the trips are still being finalized,the move underscores a renewed focus on direct engagement between the two nations,despite ongoing disagreements on issues such as fentanyl production and geopolitical strategy. The visits are expected to provide a platform for substantive discussions on a range of critical issues impacting the global landscape.
Trump stated on social media that his conversation with Xi covered “Fentanyl, Soybeans and other Farm Products, etc.” He added, “We have done a good, and vrey important, deal for our Great Farmers – and it will only get better.” since their meeting in South Korea in late october, “there has been significant progress on both sides in keeping our agreements current and accurate,” Trump said.
china has recently ordered nearly 2 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, ending a months-long boycott, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said Monday on CNBC that “every sign is their commitment remains true that they will indeed buy or purchase 12 million metric tons.” The White House has also stated China pledged to buy 25 million metric tons of soybeans in each of the next three years, though Beijing has yet to confirm these figures.
As part of the evolving trade dynamic, beijing also placed export restrictions on 13 “drug-making” chemicals to the United States, Canada and Mexico, including those used to produce fentanyl, a synthetic opioid linked to tens of thousands of overdose deaths annually in the U.S. this action was accompanied by a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods by the Trump management.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Xi told Trump during their call that ties between the U.S. and China have “generally maintained a steady and positive trajectory” following their recent summit and that both sides should strive to make “more positive progress.” Trump echoed this sentiment, writing, “Now we can set our sights on the big picture.”
