The New York Times | Tyler Pager
President Trump, in May 2026, traveled to China accompanied by a significant delegation of 17 American chief executives, including prominent figures like Elon Musk of Tesla and Tim Cook of Apple. This high-profile visit aimed to engage Chinese leader Xi Jinping in discussions concerning the establishment of a board of investment and a board of trade between the two nations, signifying a strategic effort to manage and potentially expand economic ties. A notable late addition to the delegation was Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, whose presence underscores the critical global competition in artificial intelligence and the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding advanced chip technology. Huang had actively lobbied Washington and Beijing for nearly a year to facilitate Nvidia's sales of AI chips to China, highlighting the dual-use nature of such technologies. Elon Musk's inclusion also marked a significant rehabilitation of his relationship with the former president, having previously served as a top advisor. The diverse industrial representation within the delegation indicates a comprehensive approach to U.S.-China economic relations, despite underlying strategic tensions.
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