# Trump and Xi seek trade stability and deals as AI, tariffs and Iran loom

https://mins.news/en/item/67986

- CNBC, 2026-09-21 21:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/trump-xi-china-summit-trade-tariffs.html

> With his economic approval low ahead of the midterm election, Trump has added incentive to emerge from his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping touting trade wins. Artificial intelligence, tariffs and Iran are also major issues to watch.

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