Trump and Xi Set to Discuss TikTok Deal Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

According to Rokna, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to engage in direct talks for the first time in several months, aiming to resolve key trade issues and reach an agreement on the operation of TikTok in the United States. The discussion is expected to focus on transferring TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company to a consortium of American investors, ensuring compliance with U.S. data privacy and algorithm oversight requirements.

Beyond TikTok, the leaders are anticipated to address wider trade concerns, including tariffs, technology transfers, and geopolitical matters, such as Taiwan and the South China Sea. Analysts suggest that this high-level dialogue could lay the groundwork for a potential in-person summit in the near future, strengthening communication between the two largest global economies.

The outcome of the talks is seen as pivotal for de-escalating ongoing trade tensions, securing strategic cooperation, and stabilizing market confidence across both countries.