Trump gives big update on what to expect during meeting with Xi Jinping; ‘China can help end…’

U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to reach a trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in South Korea next week during the upcoming APEC summit. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, Trump said both sides could agree on renewed Chinese imports of U.S. soybeans and on joint steps toward nuclear arms de‑escalation involving Russia. The President also said he would raise Beijing’s increasing purchases of Russian oil. Trump has emphasized optimism about expanding cooperation on energy, agriculture, and rare‑earth trade, noting that discussions could also support peace efforts related to the Russia‑Ukraine conflict.