Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Xi Jinping, the President of China, are set to meet on September 24 (2nd of Mehr) in Washington. This meeting is considered the second meeting of the leaders of the two countries this year and comes at a time when relations between Washington and Beijing are influenced by various disputes, including the issue of Iran.
Main Topics of the Meeting
In this meeting, Trump and Xi Jinping will discuss issues such as trade war, advanced technologies, and political and economic communications. One of the key points of this session is the Iran-U.S. conflict, which has emerged as a significant challenge for Trump. China, as the largest buyer of Iranian oil, plays an important role in this regard and has close economic and political ties with Tehran.
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Trade War and Oil Exports
Given the current situation, it is expected that the meeting between Trump and Xi will be more about managing economic and trade disputes rather than resolving them definitively. While China has become a major supplier of minerals and compounds needed by U.S. industries in recent years, Washington is seeking to reduce its dependence on this country. One of the issues that may come up in these discussions is the matter of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China. The two sides are negotiating to reduce China's 15% tariff on U.S. LNG.
Xi Jinping will visit the White House for the first time in a decade, and his travel agenda includes an official welcome ceremony and a dinner with executives from major technology companies. Meanwhile, changes in the economic policies of both countries could have profound effects on global markets.
Political and Economic Challenges
The issue of Taiwan is also one of the most sensitive matters that may influence the negotiations. China considers Taiwan part of its territory, and any change in the U.S. position on this issue could have serious implications for the relations between the two countries. Additionally, concerns about military uses of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are also among the topics under discussion.
Given the importance of the Iranian oil issue and China's role in this regard, it is expected that this meeting will also be seen as an opportunity to reduce tensions in Iran-U.S. relations. Trump is looking to end the conflict with Iran and hopes that China can use its relations with Tehran to help ease tensions.
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