WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump will begin a weeklong diplomatic tour of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea on Friday, culminating in a pivotal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 in Gyeongju, South Korea, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit Yahoo Mint.
The trip marks Trump’s first visit to Asia in his second term, and comes amid renewed trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The White House confirmed that the meeting with Xi will focus on resolving a months-long trade war, which intensified after China imposed export controls on rare earth minerals, prompting the U.S. to retaliate with 100% tariffs on key Chinese goods Yahoo Outlook India Mint.
Strategic Goals
Trump’s primary objective is to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement that would ease restrictions, restore U.S. agricultural exports—particularly soybeans—and address concerns over China’s purchase of Russian oil and its role in the Ukraine conflict Outlook India Mint.
“I think we’ll make a deal,” Trump told reporters earlier this week. “Xi knows the stakes, and I believe he’s ready to talk seriously about ending this trade war.” Outlook India
Diplomatic Landscape
The meeting is expected to cover a broad agenda, including:
- Trade and tariffs
- Technology and software export restrictions
- Geopolitical tensions involving Ukraine and Russia
- Nuclear arms discussions
Trump’s advisers have described China’s recent export curbs as “economic coercion,” and warned that failure to reach a deal could further destabilize global supply chains Yahoo Mint.
Global Implications
The outcome of the Trump-Xi talks could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, particularly in sectors reliant on rare earths, semiconductors, and agricultural trade. Analysts say the meeting may either defuse a looming economic crisis or deepen the divide between the world’s two largest economies POLITICO US News.
Summary: President Trump begins a weeklong Asia tour Friday, with a critical meeting scheduled with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30. The leaders will seek to resolve a trade war that has disrupted global markets, with rare earths, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions on the agenda.
Sources:
Yahoo Yahoo News – Trump heads to Asia to talk trade deal with Xi
Outlook India Outlook India – Trump expects trade deal with Xi
Mint Livemint – Trump-Xi meeting set for October 30
POLITICO Politico – Trump embarks on high-stakes Asia trip
US News US News – Trump aims to clinch deal with Xi
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