President Trump hosted President Xi Jinping of China for a reciprocal state visit at which the two countries operationalized new trade and investment frameworks, secured a commitment for American coal exports, and advanced cooperation on fentanyl precursor chemicals.
Under the newly operationalized U.S.-China Board of Trade, the countries reached consensus on more favorable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction. U.S. exports included agricultural goods, fish and seafood, logs and wood products, cosmetics, and medical devices. U.S. imports covered consumer products such as small appliances, toys, holiday decorations, and children's car seats. The board also launched a working group to address market access barriers in the agricultural sector.
China committed to importing at least 10 million metric tons of coal from the United States in 2027 and 2028, the White House said. The two countries also established a Board of Investment to discuss investment opportunities and address investment-related issues, and said they would continue working to resolve supply chain challenges related to rare earths and other critical minerals.
On drug enforcement, the White House said it welcomed China's new export controls on fentanyl precursor chemicals and a Chinese government action in August 2026 in which China arrested 21 citizens for manufacturing and distributing precursor chemicals to illicit drug producers in North America.
The two countries agreed to build a constructive relationship based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity, and said they would support each other as respective hosts of the G20 and APEC. The leaders discussed ongoing global concerns including Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and that no country or institution should impose tolls on international waterways.
The two countries established a U.S.-China Super Intelligence Dialogue to exchange views on the risks and benefits of emerging technologies, with the next exchange to occur by November 2026, and agreed to create a bilateral communication channel for incidents involving these technologies.