Nvidia CEO Joins Trump’s China Visit as Trade Talks and Market Access Take Center Stage

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Asia for a high level visit to China, with trade, technology and geopolitical tensions expected to dominate discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit marks Trump’s first trip to China in nearly a decade and comes at a time of economic uncertainty and fragile relations between the world’s two largest economies.

A major development ahead of the summit is the inclusion of Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who joined Trump’s delegation during a stop in Alaska. Trump said he plans to ask Xi to help “open up” China for American companies seeking better access to the Chinese market.

Nvidia Seeks Better Access to China’s Chip Market

Nvidia’s presence highlights growing concerns around semiconductor restrictions and technology trade. The company has faced challenges in securing approval to sell advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips in China due to regulatory limits and export controls.

The business delegation accompanying Trump mainly includes executives from companies trying to resolve long-standing operational and trade issues in China. Washington is also expected to push for increased Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft, agricultural products and energy exports to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit.

US-China Talks Extend Beyond Trade

Alongside business discussions, Trump and Xi are expected to address broader issues, including the ongoing Middle East conflict, nuclear concerns and tensions surrounding Taiwan. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has already started preliminary trade discussions with Chinese officials in South Korea before Trump’s scheduled meetings in Beijing on May 14–15.

Both governments are also expected to discuss ways to preserve last year’s trade truce and avoid renewed tariff escalation, as economic and political pressures continue to grow on both sides.