Washington: US President Donald Trump confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit the United States, while a US delegation, possibly led by Trump, may visit China before the year ends, though no specific dates have been established.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Trump communicated with the American Breitbart website, stating, “We’ll see what happens, but most likely we’ll go to China in the not-too-distant future, maybe before the end of this year, and he (Xi Jinping) will be here.” This follows Trump’s previous acceptance of Xi Jinping’s invitation to visit China, though he noted he is not actively seeking a summit with Xi and would only travel to China upon invitation.

The announcement comes after reports from a Japanese newspaper suggested that Trump might visit China later this year, potentially accompanied by a delegation of business leaders and CEOs. This follows a 90-minute phone call between Trump and Xi in June, which concluded positively.

In the background of these diplomatic movements, trade tensions between the two nations have escalated. On April 2, 2025, Trump announced new tariffs on several trading partners, including China, prompting reciprocal measures from China. US tariffs on Chinese goods increased to 145%, while Chinese tariffs on US goods reached 125%. In retaliation, China imposed new restrictions on the export of rare earth elements, crucial for global supply chains.