Trump Flies to Beijing, Nvidia’s Huang Joins Trip at Last Minute

President Donald Trump is set to press China's President Xi Jinping for greater market access for American businesses during his visit to Beijing. Trump signaled his intention to make this a primary focus, stating on social media that he would ask Xi to "open up" China to allow American companies to "work their magic."

Adding a significant player from the tech sector, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined the delegation at the eleventh hour. Huang boarded Air Force One during a refueling stop in Alaska, indicating the importance of the technology industry in the U.S.-China economic dialogue. The inclusion of Huang suggests a focus on high-tech trade and intellectual property issues during the high-stakes discussions.

Trump's direct approach underscores his administration's ongoing efforts to address trade imbalances and perceived barriers to U.S. commerce in China. The President's framing of his request as urging China to "open up" reflects a broader theme of seeking reciprocal market access and leveling the playing field for American enterprises operating in the Chinese market.

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I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to ‘open up’ China so that these brilliant people can work their magic. I will make that my very first request.