Trump’s motorcade heads to the airport
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- US President Trump is now heading to the airport, concluding a two-day summit.
- The summit resulted in an agreement to seek a "strategic partnership."
- Both nations agreed on the necessity of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump’s motorcade is now departing central Beijing late Friday afternoon, heading toward Capital International Airport to mark the conclusion of his historic state visit.
The departure follows a final round of closed-door meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Taiwan and Cross-Strait Tensions
While the tone of the summit was largely cooperative, Taiwan remained the most contentious issue.
President Xi issued a stern warning, stating that "'Taiwan independence' and cross-strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water."
He cautioned that mishandling the status of the island could push the two superpowers toward a direct collision.
Despite these warnings, the White House readout remained vague, focusing on "stability" and trust-building rather than any major shift in US declaratory policy.
Trade and tariffs
The summit solidified a fragile "trade truce" that has been in place since late 2025.
Existing reciprocal tariffs remain suspended under the current tactical ceasefire.
The two leaders discussed creating a "Board of trade" and a "Board of investment" to manage disputes and facilitate exchanges in non-sensitive, non-strategic sectors.
Energy and agriculture
President Trump highlighted several massive commercial commitments intended to rebalance the trade deficit:
- Boeing deal: China has reportedly agreed to purchase as many as 200 Boeing jets.
- Agriculture: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed expectations for China to purchase "double-digit billions" in American agricultural products annually over the next three years.
- Energy shift: In an effort to bypass Middle East shipping risks, President Xi expressed interest in increasing imports of US oil and gas, particularly from Alaska. Large-scale purchases are expected to follow the removal of remaining 20% duties.
