Xi last travelled to the U.S. in November 2023, in his fifth visit to the country as Chinese president, for a summit with then U.S. President Joe Biden, resulting in agreements to resume military-to-military communications and curb fentanyl production.

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of negotiating a new trade deal with China as he anticipates a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States. While no specific timeline was provided,

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he expected his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit Washington, and praised their "great" relationship amid efforts from both sides to stabilise relations.

Former US President Donald Trump stated that his "very good relationship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping could pave the way for a new trade agreement. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump recalled his 2020 trade deal with China but acknowledged a competitive dynamic,