US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House toward the end of 2026, signaling a renewed push to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies after years of trade tensions.
Trump shared the remarks during an interview with NBC News recorded on Wednesday, the same day he held an extensive conversation with Xi. According to Trump, their discussion covered major global and bilateral issues, including trade, Taiwan, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the situation in Iran.
Before Xi’s anticipated visit to Washington, Trump is expected to travel to China in April, marking a reciprocal diplomatic engagement aimed at easing friction and reopening dialogue at the highest level.
“He’s coming to the White House, yeah – toward the end of the year,” Trump said, emphasizing what he described as a strong working relationship. “These are the two most powerful countries in the world, and we have a very good relationship.”
Since returning to office, Trump has aggressively pursued tariff-based trade policies, introducing sector-specific levies on steel, automobiles, and other goods, alongside broader measures tied to national and economic priorities. While trade disputes between Washington and Beijing intensified last spring, both sides later reached a broad truce to prevent further escalation.
Despite US efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, economic ties between the two nations remain deeply interconnected, underscoring the global impact of their relationship.
Xi, who last visited the United States in 2023, used Wednesday’s call to urge Trump to act with “caution” regarding arms sales to self-governed Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory. He also expressed hope that ongoing disputes, particularly over trade, could be resolved through dialogue.
“By tackling issues one by one and continuously building mutual trust, we can forge a right way for the two countries to get along,” Xi said, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV.
Trump described the conversation as “excellent,” adding that both leaders recognize the importance of maintaining stability in US–China relations.
Separately, the United States has called for trilateral talks with Russia and China on new nuclear weapons limits. Beijing, however, has so far declined to participate in such negotiations at this stage.
At a time when global uncertainty feels constant, this renewed dialogue offers a reminder that even rival powers can choose conversation over confrontation. For ordinary people around the world—workers, families, and businesses—the hope is simple: that calm diplomacy at the top can mean more stability, fewer shocks, and a safer future for everyone.
