Trump to Be Joined by Elon Musk and Other CEOs at Xi Summit in China
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- President Trump will visit China this week accompanied by 16 chief executives, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to hold meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- The White House released the list of business leaders attending, though Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins will not participate, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was not invited amid pending chip export approvals.
- Elon Musk's inclusion indicates a renewed relationship with President Trump after previously serving as a top adviser and departing last year following a falling out.
- The delegation spans various industries, reflecting U.S. efforts to discuss establishing a board of investment and trade with China.
- Notable attendees include CEOs from Apple, BlackRock, Blackstone, Boeing, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Meta, Qualcomm, and Visa.