Trump and Xi Meet in South Korea: First Face-to-Face Summit in Six Years Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions

Oct 30, 2025 10:48 am CST

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first face-to-face meeting in six years in Busan, South Korea, addressing critical issues including trade tensions, technology transfers, and rare earth mineral access. Both leaders expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations despite ongoing challenges, with negotiators establishing a framework agreement ahead of the high-stakes diplomatic summit.