Rare Earths, Soybeans, Fentanyl: What to Expect in Trump-Xi Talks

U.S. stock markets are rallying ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. What are the key sticking points the two leaders are set to discuss?

Trump also plans to meet with Nvidia’s CEO before his in-person meeting with China’s Xi. What AI developments has the tech giant promised to bring to the United States?

Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declare the “golden age” of their countries’ alliance while inking deals that counter rising threats from Beijing. The U.S. president also announces new multi-billion-dollar investments.

The United States continues its crackdown on drug traffickers attempting to smuggle narcotics. The military says it struck four more boats in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday.

1. Trump-Xi Meeting: Sticking Points for Discussion
2. Trump to Meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
3. Chinese Narcotics Kingpin Extradited to the US
4. US Strikes 4 Alleged Drug-Running Boats, Killing 14
5. Trump, Takaichi Hail ‘Golden Age’ of US-Japan Alliance
6. Trump Talks Big Investments From Japanese Companies
7. Former PM Shinzo Abe’s Accused Killer Pleads Guilty
8. Analyst on US-Japan Economic Ties: Rare Earths, AI
9. Waters: US-Japan Alliance Enters a New ‘Golden Era’
10. Waters: US Eyes Japan’s Model to Diversify Supply Chains
11. Waters: Trade Deals, Tariffs Strengthen Trump’s Hand
12. Starmer Refuses to Back Down on China’s Embassy Plan
13. Taiwan Calls US Relationship ‘Stable’ Ahead of Xi Meeting