Washington Expects Productive Trump-Xi Meeting
U.S. officials anticipate a "very productive meeting" between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump's five-day Asian tour includes a bilateral meeting with Xi in South Korea, aimed at calming a trade war sparked by Trump's threat of new tariffs on Chinese goods.
I believe that we have the framework for the two leaders to have a very productive meeting for both sides.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed optimism about the meeting's outcome after Greer met with Chinese counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Author's summary: Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea.