The Trump administration plans to invite Apple CEO Tim Cook and CEOs from other companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, Exxon, and Boeing on a trip to China next week, reports Semafor. Trump will apparently focus on building his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the May 14 and May 15 meetings.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

After the US$37 billion, 300-plane deal from Trump's last visit stalled, industry observers say the next one could be more flexible

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The White House has invited ⁠a ⁠scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump ⁠to Beijing next week, five sources briefed on preparations said, reflecting divisions in the administration on economic policy ​toward China and limited expectations for the summit.

The visit will be the first trip to the country by a US president since 2017 and include two bilateral meetings, according to the White House.