U.S. and China Negotiators to Meet in Washington Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Washington for final talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit, focusing on tariffs and trade relations.

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September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Top U.S. and Chinese negotiators are set to hold final preparatory discussions in Washington from September 19, 2026, addressing key issues like tariffs as preparations continue for an upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The Chinese delegation, led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, will travel to the U.S. through September 23, engaging in talks on economic and trade matters guided by prior agreements between the two leaders. While Beijing has not officially confirmed President Xi’s visit, U.S. media reports suggest he is expected to arrive on September 23 for a meeting with Trump the following day.

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Trump is reportedly planning to greet Xi personally at Joint Base Andrews upon his arrival, marking a rare airport reception. Meanwhile, tensions remain over recent U.S. legislation imposing 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, including China and India, which Beijing has strongly opposed. Despite this, both nations are also working toward a reciprocal tariff reduction framework covering $30 billion in goods from each side.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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