As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war?
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the White House for talks with President Donald Trump, marking the first visit by a Chinese leader in over ten years. The discussions will focus on trade relations and competition in artificial intelligence, as both countries deal with high tariffs and trade restrictions.Key Facts
- President Xi Jinping will meet President Donald Trump at the White House during a three-day visit.
- This is the first visit by a Chinese leader to the US in more than a decade.
- The US and China are in a trade war, with high tariffs on many goods from both sides.
- As of July 2026, the US charges an average tariff of 36.5% on Chinese goods, while China charges 31% on US goods.
- Tariffs vary by product, such as copper facing 73.6% tariff by the US and US beef facing up to 77% tariff by China.
- The trade war includes measures beyond tariffs, like sanctions, export controls, and limits on technology and investments.
- China controls about 90% of the world’s processing of rare earth minerals, which are important for electronics and defense.
- The US has imposed bans and restrictions on Chinese AI firms, robots, and other technologies, while China has responded with sanctions and export limits.
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