- President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC Summit.
- The meeting takes place against a backdrop of ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China.
- Tensions have risen recently due to U.S. threats of imposing tariffs on Chinese goods.
- An additional point of contention is China’s control over the export of rare-earth elements, which are critical for various U.S. industries.
- Despite these challenges, Trump remains optimistic about achieving a positive outcome from his discussions with Xi.
- The meeting is seen as a key opportunity to address and potentially resolve the existing trade disputes and Export control issues.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-predicts-very-happy-outcome-ahead-face-to-face-chinas-xi-after-tariff-threats)
