President Donald Trump confirmed on September 13 that he will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month at the White House, with discussions expected to cover trade agreements and tariffs. Trump stated the meeting would address ‘almost everything’, including a potential deal for China to purchase Boeing aircraft.
The U.S. president reiterated his stance on tariffs, claiming they had prevented Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. market. Trump cited a 100% tariff on Chinese cars, which he described as higher than European rates. He also suggested openness to Chinese automakers building vehicles in the U.S., provided they employ American workers.
Earlier this month, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major automakers such as General Motors, Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen, urged Congress to pass legislation by December 31 to permanently ban Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market. The group warned of risks including data collection by Chinese-linked software and market dumping in multiple regions.
Trump also referenced a prior agreement for China to purchase 200 Boeing planes, first discussed during a meeting in Beijing in May, though the deal remains unfinalized. He stated, ‘I get every deal.’
The White House has not provided additional details on the meeting’s agenda beyond trade and tariffs.