Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
NYT > Business·May 13, 2026


Eric Trump, who oversees the family business, is accompanying his father on a trip to China. He is reportedly attending in a personal capacity, rather than to pursue business opportunities. The distinction is notable given the potential for conflicts of interest between the Trump family's business dealings and the president's official duties. Eric Trump's role in the family business has raised questions about the separation between the two.
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