President Trump meets Xi in Washington
Two leaders hold talks on trade, artificial intelligence and regional security; officials said outcomes could shift market sentiment within 24 hours.
Mateo Fernandez ·
President Trump meets Xi in Washington on September 23, 2026, officials said, in talks framed around trade, artificial intelligence and regional security; markets will be watching for policy signals.
Washington summit agenda
Officials said the two leaders will hold bilateral meetings and delegation-level sessions focused on tariffs, technology controls, AI governance and regional tensions. Delegations are expected to discuss practical steps on trade facilitation and export rules for advanced semiconductors, officials said, areas that investors view as material to supply chains.
Officials cautioned that explicit commitments on tariffs or new export controls would be the clearest market-moving outcomes, while softer language on cooperation could reassure business sentiment without immediate price effects. Currency, equity and semiconductor stocks are likely to react within 24 hours if officials announce concrete policy changes, the same sources said.
Watchers should expect a follow-up public statement after the summit. Investors and policy desks will target any joint communique for specific dates or measures; a joint statement is expected on September 24, 2026, which will likely set the timetable for next steps and shape near-term market pricing.