Trump to visit China as president: WSJ
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US President-elect Donald Trump expresses to his advisors a strong desire to visit China following his inauguration, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after their meetings at Mar-a-Lago, on April 7, 2017, in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP)
US President-elect Donald Trump informed his advisors on Saturday that he intends to visit China after he takes office as Commander-in-Chief to bolster the strained relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to reports.
Trump, who is set to take office on January 20, voiced interest in traveling to China within his first 100 days in office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
The outlet reported that Trump and Xi, through their representatives, have discussed meeting in person, with one option including the president-elect inviting the Chinese leader to the US.
Trump and Xi held their first phone conversation since Trump’s landmark victory in November on Friday, where they discussed collaboration on trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and several other matters.
“I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China,” Trump posted on his Truth Social, adding “The call was a very good one for both China and the US. It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately.”
He noted “We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” adding that “President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe.”
During his 2024 campaign, Trump advocated for a general tariff ranging from 10% to 20% on all imports to the United States. He also cautioned that countries in the BRICS alliance, including Russia and China, could face import duties as high as 100% if they jeopardize the US dollar.
In December, Trump vowed to sign an executive order on his first day in office that would impose 25% tariffs on all US imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. He also vowed to add a 10% tariff on China for not taking action to stop the illegal export of fentanyl.
Trump invited the Chinese leader to his inauguration ceremony on Monday, but Xi won’t attend, a source familiar with the matter previously told The Post.
China’s ambassador to the US and his wife are planning to show up, as is traditional, alongside diplomatic delegations from many nations.
