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AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping
Monday, September 21, 2026
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are expected to discuss artificial intelligence development, tariff policies, and access to rare minerals used in technology manufacturing. Washington and Beijing have significant commercial ties in semiconductor and AI hardware sectors, which are central to the planned discussions.
