Trending Now - Trump's China Meeting Sparks Concerns Over Alliance Loyalty

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Derek Grossman (senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security), Steve H. Hanke (Fortune).

WHAT:

Alternet - Trump may have sold out a major ally, with concerns raised about the potential for Xi to invade Taiwan in the next five years.

Alternet - Trump reportedly enjoyed the pageantry from Xi and has been persuaded to view China as America's equal.

NBC News Politics - There was no major trade agreement or agreement from China to assist in the war with Iran following the summit.

politico.eu - A preliminary agreement was reached to lower tariffs on specific products between the U.S. and China.

politico.eu - China agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft and General Electric engines.

WHERE:

NBC News Politics - The meeting took place in China.

politico.eu - The next face-to-face encounter will occur at the White House.

WHEN:

politico.eu - Xi is scheduled to make a state visit to the White House in September.

WHY:

Alternet - Concerns that the summit may have heightened the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, impacting the U.S. economy and chip supply chain.

Alternet - The meeting is seen as a potential manipulation of Trump by the Chinese government to gain influence in Southeast Asia.

HOW:

politico.eu - The U.S. and China will discuss tariff reductions and resolve non-tariff barriers and market access issues through a trade council.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 15:14 UTC)

President Trump recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China, where concerns were raised about the potential for Xi to invade Taiwan within the next five years. While a preliminary agreement was reached to lower tariffs on specific products and China committed to purchasing 200 Boeing aircraft and General Electric engines, no major trade agreement or assistance regarding the war with Iran was established during the summit. Looking ahead, Xi is scheduled to make a state visit to the White House in September, where discussions will continue on tariff reductions and market access issues.