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Trump and Xi Set for Crucial Trade Talks in South Korea

10/26/2025

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President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30, 2023, in South Korea to address trade tensions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the meeting ahead of the APEC summit.
Trump has imposed a 30% tariff on Chinese imports and will urge Xi to stop purchasing Russian oil.
After meeting Xi, Trump will travel to Tokyo for discussions with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and then to Busan for talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
South Korea aims to enhance cooperation with the U.S. on security and tariffs amid ongoing disagreements.

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President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30, 2023, in South Korea to address trade tensions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the meeting ahead of the APEC summit.
Trump has imposed a 30% tariff on Chinese imports and will urge Xi to stop purchasing Russian oil.
After meeting Xi, Trump will travel to Tokyo for discussions with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and then to Busan for talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
South Korea aims to enhance cooperation with the U.S. on security and tariffs amid ongoing disagreements.