Xi-Trump Summit: No In-Person Talks, No New Investment Push

Top U.S. trade negotiator Jamieson Greer has ruled out a pre-summit visit to Beijing, signaling a cautious approach ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. In a statement on Tuesday, Greer said preparatory talks with Chinese counterparts will continue virtually. He also indicated there will be no new major effort to expand bilateral investment before the leaders' summit. The announcement tightens management of the relationship just weeks before the high-stakes meeting. It suggests Washington will avoid grand gestures and maintain a focus on enforcing the existing "Phase One" trade deal. The virtual engagement underscores ongoing travel restrictions and diplomatic friction. Analysts see it as an effort to lower expectations for a breakthrough, while keeping dialogue open.