President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing with a massive team of business leaders on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This historic flight includes famous names like Tesla’s (TSLA) Elon Musk and Nvidia’s (NVDA) Jensen Huang. Trump said that trade will be the main topic when he meets with President Xi Jinping, but he also plans to discuss the situation in Iran. This trip is being described as something that has “never in history” happened at this scale or caliber before.
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Business Leaders Join the Flight
The president is traveling with a group of CEOs that includes Tim Cook from Apple (AAPL) and Larry Fink from BlackRock (BLK). Stephen Schwarzman from Blackstone (BX) and Kelly Ortberg from Boeing (BA) are also on the list. These leaders want to solve problems their companies are facing in the Chinese market. Trump is bringing these experts to help him negotiate better deals for American businesses during the two-day visit.
Jensen Huang Faces Chip Rules
There were rumors that the leader of Nvidia was not invited, but Trump later said those claims were wrong. Nvidia has struggled with “tighter U.S. restrictions on China sales over the last four years” regarding its best technology. The presence of Jensen Huang on the trip shows that tech trade is going to be a major part of the discussion. The goal is to find a way for these advanced companies to work more effectively in the region.
Trump Urges for an Open Market
The president stated that his top priority is to “open up” China during his meeting with President Xi. He believes that letting more innovators work freely will help both countries become more successful. Trump wants to convince the Chinese leader that a more open system is one of the “most beneficial ideas” for everyone involved. He plans to make this request his main focus to ensure that the trip creates real change for the global economy.