Trump, Xi Conclude Summit Discussions

Why it matters locally: Discussions on trade imbalances between the U.S. and China could have significant implications for California's agricultural exports, technology sector, and port operations, which are heavily involved in trans-Pacific trade.

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded their two-day meeting, focusing on economic and security issues. Discussions between the two leaders covered areas including trade imbalances and North Korea's nuclear program. The summit marked the first face-to-face engagement between Trump and Xi since Trump assumed the presidency. Officials from both nations participated in talks surrounding various bilateral and international topics. The agenda included addressing the trade deficit between the United States and China.