Trump and Xi to Hold Trade Summit at Temple of Heaven
President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping will meet at Beijing's historic Temple of Heaven on Thursday to discuss agricultural trade and regional security. Trump is seeking increased Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and meat to support American farmers ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
United States President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping will meet Thursday to negotiate agricultural deals and aircraft sales. The summit follows a period where Beijing scaled back its $24 billion annual intake of American farm goods. Investors seek clarity on whether Beijing will fulfill its commitment to purchase 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually.
Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of two days of high-level talks. The White House confirmed the leaders will visit the Temple of Heaven on Thursday. This setting mirrors a 2017 private tour of the Forbidden City.
