Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Trump-Xi State Dinner to Host Top Business Leaders
President Donald Trump is planning a special dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Many important business leaders are expected to attend.
They include Jamie Dimon, Jane Fraser, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang.
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Michael Dell and Tim Cook were also reportedly invited.
Xi is expected to arrive near Washington on Wednesday, September 23.
On Thursday, Trump and Xi will meet at the White House.
They are expected to discuss trade, technology and other economic issues.
Artificial intelligence and rare earth minerals may also be part of the talks.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser are expected to attend the dinner.
Other reported invitees include Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Michael Dell and Tim Cook.
Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, September 23, for his first U.S. state visit in more than a decade.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump will welcome Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the White House on Thursday.
Trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence and rare earth minerals are expected to feature in broader U.S.-China discussions.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and invited business leaders, including Jamie Dimon, Jane Fraser, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang.
- What
- A White House state dinner and diplomatic meetings during Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States.
- When
- Xi is scheduled to arrive Wednesday, September 23; the main events and dinner are planned for Thursday.
- Where
- Washington, including the White House's East Room and Rose Garden; Xi is scheduled to arrive at Joint Base Andrews.
- Why
- The visit comes as the United States and China prepare to discuss trade, tariffs, technology, artificial intelligence and rare earth minerals.
- Expected dinner guests
- Jamie Dimon, Jane Fraser, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang, among other executives.
- Other reported invitees
- Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Michael Dell and Tim Cook.
- Chinese visitor
- President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Peng Liyuan.
- Arrival
- Xi is scheduled to arrive at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, September 23.
- Dinner location
- The White House's East Room.
- Expected agenda
- Trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence, export controls and rare earth minerals.
- Tariff discussions
- U.S. officials said the countries could consider easing tariffs on a narrow range of non-strategic goods.