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May 13, 2026international eventtrade policydiplomacyinternational relationstradediplomacyinternational relations

Trump and Xi meet in Beijing but sign no trade agreements

President Trump met President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a bilateral summit that produced verbal commitments on trade, including Chinese pledges to purchase Boeing jets, American beef, and agricultural products. Both sides agreed to pursue a framework for stable bilateral relations, but no formal agreements were signed. Official readouts from Washington and Beijing diverged on key points, with each side emphasizing different aspects of the discussions.