Trump met Xi Jinping on Thursday, October 30, 2025, on the sidelines of the 2025 APEC summit in Busan, South Korea. This was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since 2019, and discussions focused on trade, tariffs, technology restrictions, and broader economic tensions, with expectations of potential agreement on some sticking points. Details:
- Timing and location: The meeting took place in Busan, South Korea, during the APEC Leaders' meetings period, with Xi arriving for the summit and Trump departing for the next leg of his schedule.
- Key topics: Trade and tariffs were central, including possible adjustments to tariff measures, restrictions on tech exports, and strategies around rare earth minerals, with broader goals of stabilizing U.S.-China relations.
- Outcomes: Reports indicated a cautious tone with optimism from officials that friction could ease and some components of a potential deal—such as TikTok-related arrangements or other tech/commerce concessions—might be advanced, though no definitive full-scale accord was universally confirmed at that time.
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise timeline of statements and agreed-upon points from reputable outlets or summarize the latest post-meeting analyses.
