U.S.-China Trade Talks Ahead of Trump (TLT) Xi Meeting This Week
Published on 5/12/2026
AI Summary
Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are scheduled to meet in Seoul, South Korea, ahead of a presidential summit in Beijing on Thursday and Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump will hold bilateral discussions with China's Xi Jinping, focusing on the Iran-Hormuz crisis and possible arms sales to Taiwan. According to China's Commerce Ministry, Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead the delegation for these critical trade talks. The meetings are being closely monitored as market reactions may hinge on their outcomes, particularly regarding U.S.-China relations.
