White House-led delegation of major business leaders to join high-stakes talks on trade, technology, finance, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict during Beijing visit
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will bring a delegation of leading American business executives during his upcoming trip to China for a summit with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, White House officials confirmed Monday.
Executives representing the aerospace, agriculture, finance, technology, and other sectors are expected to participate in bilateral discussions focused on tariffs, trade agreements, technology export regulations, and broader commercial relations between the two countries.
Officials anticipate a series of announcements during the May 13–15 visit, including new Chinese purchase orders for American-made aircraft and other goods, expanded access to technology and semiconductors, and financial agreements designed to facilitate transactions.
Among the 16 executives joining the trip are Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Kelly Ortberg, Larry Fink, and Stephen Schwarzman.
Brian Sikes will represent the agribusiness sector, while Jane Fraser, Michael Miebach, Ryan McInerny, and David Solomon are expected to help lead negotiations involving finance and investment banking.
Additional executives announced for the delegation include Chuck Robbins, Jim Anderson, H. Lawrence Culp, Jacob Thaysen, Dina Powell McCormick, Sanjay Mehrotra, and Cristiano Amon.
Together, the delegation represents the core industries shaping the economic relationship between the United States and China, underscoring the administration’s emphasis on economic diplomacy.
Trump’s visit marks the first appearance by a sitting U.S. president in China since his 2017 state visit during his first term in office.
In addition to trade and economic issues, Trump and Xi are also expected to discuss the Iran conflict, commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and Taiwan.
“He’ll bring up Taiwan, I think, more than I will,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. “But I think that discussion will be a little bit about energy and about the very beautiful country of Iran.”
Trump also said he plans to raise concerns with Chinese officials regarding the persecution of pastor Ezra Jin and imprisoned media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai.
“[Lai] caused lots of turmoil for China. He tried to do the right thing,” Trump said. “He wasn’t successful, went to jail, and people would like him out. And I’d like to see him get out, too.”
Trump and Xi last met in person in South Korea in October 2025, where the two leaders discussed trade, security, and other strategic matters.
Xi is also expected to visit the United States during Trump’s current term, although the White House has not yet announced a date for the trip.
