WSJ: Preparations underway for potential Trump-Xi summit in June

Beijing and Washington have begun discussions about the possibility of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in June.

The information was revealed by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) claiming that the negotiations regarding this potential summit are still in their early stages, with discussions centred around a meeting that could take place around the birthdays of both leaders — Trump on June 14 and Xi on June 15, per Caliber.Az.

The WSJ reports that both leaders, through their representatives, have expressed interest in holding such a meeting since November 2024, when Trump won the US presidential election.

China hopes that direct talks with the US will provide an opportunity for Beijing to negotiate the removal of additional tariffs and restrictions on high-tech industries imposed by Washington.

In February, Trump hinted that Xi might visit the US to sign a new trade agreement between the two nations. “I have a very good relationship with President Xi. But remember: he loves China, and I love the United States,” Trump said, emphasizing his desire for a deal despite the tariffs imposed on China and Beijing’s retaliatory measures.

Earlier media reports suggested that Trump and Xi could meet as soon as April or May 2025. The reports highlighted that both leaders were eager to present the meeting as a diplomatic success. One possible scenario being discussed is a visit by Xi to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

In January, Trump and Xi held a phone conversation, with Trump confirming that he would meet with the Chinese president after his inauguration.

Notably, Trump imposed import duties worth $600 billion on Chinese goods in February 2025 and followed up by doubling tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20% on March 4. In retaliation, China introduced additional tariffs of 10-15% on US agricultural products and placed 15 more U.S. companies on its export control list.

By Tamilla Hasanova