China Invites Trump to Beijing Summit Amid Trade, Fentanyl Disputes

China has formally invited U.S. President Donald Trump to a summit in Beijing with President Xi Jinping to discuss critical issues including trade tariffs and the flow of fentanyl into the United States. However, the White House has not responded to the invitation amid ongoing disputes and lack of substantial progress in negotiations, particularly regarding China's efforts to curb fentanyl exports. Due to these unresolved tensions, the likelihood of a high-profile summit in Beijing has diminished, with a lower-profile meeting between Trump and Xi potentially taking place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea in October. U.S. officials emphasize the need for China to take decisive and enforceable action against fentanyl production before any trade deal or tariff adjustments can be seriously considered. Observers view any eventual meeting as a critical moment for global trade and security, underscoring the fragile state of U.S.-China relations. The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty over the timing and location of a leader-level meeting.