Business Titans Back Trump on China Trip

A group of the world’s richest CEOs joined President Donald Trump for a visit to Beijing, turning the meeting into a showcase of global commerce and political strategy. The delegation included leaders from Apple, Tesla, SpaceX, Nvidia, Micron and Meta, along with top financiers like Stephen Schwarzman and Larry Fink. Their presence signals that U. S. companies still depend on China for sales, manufacturing and technology exchange, even as trade wars have raged. Trump used the trip to push a narrative that economic pressure is effective against Beijing. He suggested that U. S. tariffs and export controls are tools he can wield to secure better terms for American firms. The Chinese president, meanwhile, promised that market access would grow wider for foreign businesses.

Both sides talked about expanding U. S. companies’ reach in China, a key goal for the executives. At the same time, Washington weighed allowing Nvidia to sell certain chips to a limited number of Chinese firms, a move that could ease tensions over technology. The meeting was also a warning shot about Taiwan and national security, reminding participants that trade talks can quickly turn into geopolitical standoffs. Trump’s strategy appears to be: show that China wants business, but also that the U. S. can use economic tools to shape outcomes. The delegation’s mix of wealth and influence underscores how intertwined global markets are, even as leaders navigate a complex web of tariffs, security concerns and market access.

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