White House Confirms Trump-Xi Meeting Scheduled for Next Week
WASHINGTON – The White House confirmed today, October 23, 2024, that President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The meeting,location and precise date of which remain undisclosed,comes amid fluctuating tensions between the two nations regarding trade and geopolitical strategy.
The declaration signals a potential shift in the ongoing economic dispute, which recently saw a hardening of positions. Just weeks prior, President Trump publicly questioned the value of a meeting with his counterpart.This followed a period of escalating friction triggered by China’s announcement of export restrictions on rare earth materials and other key products, communicated in a letter to several countries. The United States responded by threatening and then implementing additional tariffs of 100 percent on a range of Chinese imports. Beijing countered with accusations of “double standards” and warnings of retaliatory measures.
Recent statements from president Trump, however, have indicated a softening of rhetoric towards China, paving the way for renewed diplomatic engagement. The upcoming meeting will be closely watched by global markets and international policymakers as both countries navigate a complex relationship with notable economic and strategic implications.
