WASHINGTON D.C May 7, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he anticipates meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days, describing their personal relationship as strong and highlighting what he called successful economic cooperation between the United States and China.
In remarks captured on video in Washington on May 7, Trump spoke positively about his longstanding rapport with Xi.
“I have a very good relationship with President Xi,” Trump said. “We’ve had great economic time. China’s been great for us economically… We are going to be meeting with President Xi. It is gonna be quite amazing. He’s been a friend of mine. I’ve gotten along with him over the years. We have had no problem, and we don’t have any problems with China.”
The comments come just days before a planned bilateral summit between the two leaders, scheduled for May 14-15 in Beijing. The high-stakes meeting is expected to cover trade imbalances, technology cooperation, the situation in Taiwan, and broader global issues including tensions involving Iran.
Trump’s remarks echo his frequent past emphasis on personal diplomacy with Xi, whom he has often referred to as a friend during and after his first term in office. The two leaders maintained regular contact even amid trade disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysts say any outcome from the upcoming summit could have significant implications for global markets, supply chains, and U.S.-China strategic competition. Markets were largely steady Friday morning following the news, with investors awaiting further details on the agenda.
Reuters first reported the story via X on May 8, sharing the video clip that quickly drew attention online.
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