Trump to Host Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews Amid Growing US-China Strain

President Donald Trump is set to receive President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, according to a senior U.S. official. The leaders will then convene for a full‑scale meeting on Thursday, marking the first high‑level encounter since Trump’s May trip to Beijing.

The agenda is expected to cover the lingering trade dispute, where temporary tariff relief has been extended but a comprehensive deal remains out of reach. Technology competition and the strategic rivalry over Taiwan will also be on the table.

Both sides have expressed a willingness to deepen constructive strategic stability, improve communication channels, and manage differences without escalation. The outcome could shape the trajectory of the world’s two largest economies for months to come.