Trump Invites Xi to Visit White House in September The sudden invitation from President Donald Trump to Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit the White House in September has sparked speculation about its implications for US China relations.
The gesture marks a shift from the frosty relationship that characterized Trump's initial years in office. History of U. S.
China Relations Under Trump Trump's "America First" policy led to a sharp escalation of trade tensions between the two nations, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.