Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge
BBC News·May 15, 2026
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi in Beijing, accompanied by top US CEOs, in an effort to secure major trade deals. Despite the high-profile meetings, few significant agreements were reached, with no sweeping trade breakthroughs announced. The trip was marked by choreographed ceremonies, but substantial economic gains remained elusive. Trump's visit was seen as an opportunity to address the US trade deficit with China, but tangible results were limited.
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