Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Xi-Trump Washington Meeting Focuses on Trade, Energy and Agriculture
Xi Jinping of China is visiting the United States to meet Donald Trump.
The visit is scheduled for September 23 to 25.
The leaders will discuss relations between their countries.
Trade will be one of the most important topics.
The United States buys more from China than China buys from the United States.
The two sides may discuss reducing some tariffs, including a tariff on American natural gas.
China has promised to buy at least $17 billion of American farm products each year from 2026 to 2028.
China is also expected to buy 200 Boeing airplanes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington from September 23 to 25 for talks with President Donald Trump.
The United States exported about $163.2 billion in goods and services to China and imported $331.5 billion in fiscal year 2025.
The resulting overall U.S. trade deficit with China was approximately $168.3 billion.
Negotiators may discuss tariff reductions, including lowering or removing China’s 15% tariff on U.S. liquefied natural gas.
China has committed to buying at least $17 billion annually in U.S. agricultural products from 2026 through 2028, while China is also expected to buy 200 Boeing aircraft.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Xi’s wife Peng Liyuan.
- What
- A state visit and bilateral talks focused on diplomacy, trade, tariffs, energy, agriculture, and aircraft purchases.
- When
- September 23 to 25; Xi is scheduled to be welcomed on September 23.
- Where
- Washington, United States; the welcome ceremony is scheduled for Joint Base Andrews.
- Why
- The meeting is intended to address bilateral relations and major trade issues between the United States and China.
- U.S. exports to China
- About $163.2 billion in goods and services in fiscal year 2025.
- U.S. imports from China
- About $331.5 billion in goods and services in fiscal year 2025.
- Overall trade deficit
- Approximately $168.3 billion for the United States.
- Major Chinese tariff under discussion
- A 15% tariff on U.S. liquefied natural gas.
- Agricultural commitment
- At least $17 billion annually in U.S. agricultural purchases from 2026 through 2028.
- Expected aircraft purchase
- China is expected to buy 200 Boeing aircraft.
- Major U.S. goods imports from China
- About $308.7 billion, including electronics, machinery, and consumer goods.