Trump concludes China visit, cites trade deals

United States President Donald Trump concluded a three-day visit to China on May 15, 2026, announcing several trade agreements but indicating limited progress on the issues of Taiwan and the US-Israeli conflict in Iran. Trump's visit, his first during his second term, focused on bilateral trade discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During the visit, Trump stated that China agreed to purchase 200 jets from U.S. aviation manufacturer Boeing, marking the first such acquisition in over a decade. The White House also indicated potential Chinese purchases of U.S. oil and agricultural products. However, specific details of these agreements were not immediately released, and China's official statements did not confirm new deals, instead noting an agreement to establish a trade council and an investment council.

Discussions on Taiwan involved President Xi emphasizing its importance to China-U.S. relations and opposing independence for the self-governing island. Trump acknowledged Xi's position but stated he made no commitment regarding U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. On Iran, both leaders expressed a desire for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though no concrete progress on the US-Israeli conflict was announced.