He said that Mr Xi agreed to pause controls on exports of rare earths for a year and to resume Chinese purchases of American soybeans. Mr Trump said he and Mr Xi had discussed the issue of semiconductors and US restrictions on the sale to China of the most advanced microchips. “I look forward to exchanging views with you on questions important for our two countries and the world,” Mr Xi said. Mr Trump said that the two leaders discussed Ukraine during their meeting although he appears not to have asked Mr Xi to buy less Russian oil. Mr Trump said after the meeting that he would visit China next April and that Xi would visit the US later next year.

Source: The Irish Times October 30, 2025 22:49 UTC