Trump and Xi Prepare for Summit Amidst U.S.-China Relations Review

Why it matters locally: Potential shifts in U.S.-China trade policies resulting from the summit could influence Rhode Island's import and export businesses, particularly those dealing in goods impacted by tariffs or trade agreements discussed.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will convene for a summit, with discussions expected to cover several critical aspects of the relationship between the United States and China. Rush Doshi, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, outlined the current state of these relations and identified key issues for the upcoming meeting. Cybersecurity represents a significant point of discussion. Both leaders will address concerns related to digital security and potential areas of cooperation or disagreement in this domain. Artificial intelligence (AI) also sits on the agenda. The development and implications of AI technology, including its economic and national security dimensions, will form part of the leaders' conversations. The issue of Taiwan will feature in the summit. The status of Taiwan has historically been a sensitive subject in U.S.-China relations, and the leaders will engage on this topic.