Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Trump, Xi Might Meet Amidst Ongoing Tariff Discussions
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping might meet soon.
They could meet before or during a big meeting in South Korea in October.
The two countries are trying to stop a 'tariff war' where they tax each other's goods.
Trump wants to tax goods coming into the U.S. to help American companies.
He has set a date of August 12 to make a deal about these taxes.
Donald Trump might meet with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea or before.
The South China Morning Post reported the potential meeting, citing multiple sources.
Trump has set a deadline of August 12 for a trade agreement with China.
Trump wants to impose tariffs on foreign goods to stimulate domestic manufacturing.
The U.S. and China are trying to negotiate an end to a tariff war.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
- What
- Potential meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concerning trade.
- When
- Potentially before or during the October APEC summit.
- Where
- South Korea (APEC summit) and potentially China.
- Why
- To discuss and potentially resolve trade disputes, particularly tariffs.
Critics of Tariffs
Trump's Stance on Tariffs
Impact of Tariffs
Critics of Tariffs
Tariffs on foreign goods will increase the cost of consumer goods for Americans.
Trump's Stance on Tariffs
Tariffs will stimulate domestic manufacturing.
- Leaders
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
- Possible Meeting Location
- APEC summit in South Korea or China
- Summit Dates
- October 30 - November 1
- Tariff Deadline
- August 12
- Target of Tariffs
- Goods imported from all countries
- Current China Tariff Rate
- 55%