Xi and Trump to meet amid tariff war, AI talks, Gulf tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet US President Donald Trump for talks covering tariffs, artificial intelligence, and Gulf security, with a dinner with tech executives planned. The meeting follows a trade war initiated by Trump in early 2025, to which China has responded with counter-escalation. The outcome is uncertain, but the meeting signals a potential de-escalation or at least a diplomatic channel amid ongoing tensions.