Trump and Xi Jinping Discuss Tariffs, AI and Relations with…

Trump and Xi Jinping Discuss Tariffs, AI and Relations with Russia

27.09.2026 06:26 HotInfo

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed trade relations, artificial intelligence and broader strategic issues during a three-day visit. The two countries agreed to reduce tariffs worth $30 billion and to continue talks on artificial intelligence. STVR (Spravy) ↗

The agreement is also said to include the establishment of a direct communication line for matters related to artificial intelligence. However, according to available information, the presidents did not publicly raise the issue of the risks associated with the rapid development of this technology at their joint summit. The United States and China are meanwhile facing growing pressure to introduce rules governing its security and societal consequences. Sueddeutsche Zeitung ↗

Trump described the meeting as very productive and said it could bring extraordinary results for both countries. During the social programme, he also amused Xi Jinping with a satirical image of former president Joe Biden, which the Chinese leader received with unusually loud laughter. ANSA ↗

US Ambassador to China David Perdue said that Trump had described any potential Chinese assistance to Iran as unacceptable. Trump also invited several representatives of the American technology sector to the dinner held on the occasion of the visit. ANSA ↗

The talks also touched on China's position in its relations with Russia. According to commentators, Beijing does not have to choose between Washington and Moscow, which allows it to maintain trade ties with both sides. However, Trump may respond to Chinese purchases of Russian energy with further tariffs. Trend ↗