Trump Confirms April Visit to China and Xi Jinping’s US Trip Later in 2026

US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans for a visit to China in April 2026, marking his first trip to the country since returning to office. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump also announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping would reciprocate with a visit to the United States toward the end of the year. The dual leader-level meetings signal a renewed push for high-level engagement between the world’s two largest economies.

Trump emphasized the strength of his personal relationship with Xi, describing it as “excellent” despite past strains during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve always had a great relationship,” he said, adding that ties had improved significantly. He praised Xi personally, calling him “an amazing guy,” and even spoke positively about Xi’s wife, underscoring his preference for leader-to-leader diplomacy in managing bilateral relations.

A key highlight of Trump’s remarks was the increase in Chinese purchases of American agricultural products, particularly soybeans. “Look at all the farm products they’re buying now… soybeans — they’re buying a lot of soybeans,” he noted. Trump linked these buys directly to benefits for US farmers, stating that the trend “makes our farmers happy, and that makes me happy.” Such large-scale agricultural imports from China have long served as a barometer of political goodwill amid otherwise complex ties.

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The planned visits come against a backdrop of ongoing US-China tensions over trade, technology, security, and global influence. While successive US administrations have viewed China as the primary strategic competitor, commercial interdependence—especially in agriculture and energy—has persisted. Trump’s comments suggest an effort to stabilize relations through personal rapport and tangible economic wins, even as broader disputes remain unresolved.

Trump tied the outreach to positive domestic economic signals, including strong market performance, falling fuel prices, and improved investor sentiment. The April visit to China and Xi’s later trip to Washington would represent the most significant bilateral leader interactions of Trump’s second term so far, potentially setting the tone for negotiations on trade, tariffs, and other critical issues.

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