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Trump Previews 'Almost Everything' Agenda for Xi Meeting Sept. 24
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said Sunday he anticipates covering "almost everything" with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet Sept. 24 at the White House, with trade, automobiles, Boeing, the war in Ukraine, Gaza, artificial intelligence and US defense production all expected to be on the table.
Tariffs Credited for Blocking Chinese Vehicles
Speaking with reporters, Trump defended his administration's tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles, crediting the measures with shutting Chinese automakers out of the US market entirely.
"I'm the one that kept them out," he said, citing tariff rates ranging from 100% to 150%. He drew a contrast with Europe, which he said was being "decimated" by Chinese cars.
Pressed on whether a deal involving China's purchase of Boeing aircraft might emerge from the summit, Trump answered with characteristic confidence: "I get every deal."
Trump Downplays Reports of Chinese Intelligence Sharing with Iran
Asked about reports suggesting Chinese entities may have shared satellite imagery of US and allied airbases in Jordan with Iran, Trump brushed off concerns, framing the activity as standard practice among major powers.
"They do what we do," he said. "When they say that China spies on us, I say, you're right, and we spy on them too."
Trump Links Ukrainian Strikes to Rising Diesel Prices
On the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump revealed he had asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel refineries, arguing the attacks were pushing global fuel prices higher.
"The problem I have with Ukraine and Russia is that … diesel oil comes from Russia," Trump said, adding that the refinery strikes were disrupting fuel supply to international markets.
He described the fallout as "a case that hurts the world" and called for de-escalation, though he declined to offer a specific timeline when asked whether the war might end sooner than other ongoing conflicts.
Trump Praises Gaza Negotiating Team
Trump heaped praise on CIA Director John Ratcliffe and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, pointing to the Gaza conflict as proof of the administration's diplomatic success.
"Look at Gaza as an example," he said. "Look at the fact we got all the hostages back."
He said violence in Gaza had dropped sharply and claimed Hamas was now prepared to relinquish its weapons.
"They've done an incredible job. Nobody could have done the job," he said of the negotiating team.
US Ramps Up Patriot Missile Production
Trump said the US is moving quickly to replenish its weapons stockpiles following extensive military support to Ukraine.
"We're making more Patriots than we've ever made," he said of the Patriot air-defense system, noting new production facilities are coming online as manufacturers race to boost output of Patriot and Tomahawk missiles alike.
While affirming the US maintains a substantial weapons reserve, Trump acknowledged that considerable quantities of certain systems had already been funneled to Ukraine.
Trump Touts Lasers as Defense Technology of the Future
Trump also touched on emerging military technology, including laser weapons and next-generation gun systems, suggesting lasers could eventually replace costly missile interceptors.
"The laser is going to be the future," he said, noting the systems already show effectiveness against slower-moving missile threats. He added that once infrastructure is in place, operating costs for laser systems are dramatically lower than firing conventional interceptor missiles.
Tariffs Credited for Blocking Chinese Vehicles
Speaking with reporters, Trump defended his administration's tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles, crediting the measures with shutting Chinese automakers out of the US market entirely.
"I'm the one that kept them out," he said, citing tariff rates ranging from 100% to 150%. He drew a contrast with Europe, which he said was being "decimated" by Chinese cars.
Pressed on whether a deal involving China's purchase of Boeing aircraft might emerge from the summit, Trump answered with characteristic confidence: "I get every deal."
Trump Downplays Reports of Chinese Intelligence Sharing with Iran
Asked about reports suggesting Chinese entities may have shared satellite imagery of US and allied airbases in Jordan with Iran, Trump brushed off concerns, framing the activity as standard practice among major powers.
"They do what we do," he said. "When they say that China spies on us, I say, you're right, and we spy on them too."
Trump Links Ukrainian Strikes to Rising Diesel Prices
On the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump revealed he had asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel refineries, arguing the attacks were pushing global fuel prices higher.
"The problem I have with Ukraine and Russia is that … diesel oil comes from Russia," Trump said, adding that the refinery strikes were disrupting fuel supply to international markets.
He described the fallout as "a case that hurts the world" and called for de-escalation, though he declined to offer a specific timeline when asked whether the war might end sooner than other ongoing conflicts.
Trump Praises Gaza Negotiating Team
Trump heaped praise on CIA Director John Ratcliffe and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, pointing to the Gaza conflict as proof of the administration's diplomatic success.
"Look at Gaza as an example," he said. "Look at the fact we got all the hostages back."
He said violence in Gaza had dropped sharply and claimed Hamas was now prepared to relinquish its weapons.
"They've done an incredible job. Nobody could have done the job," he said of the negotiating team.
US Ramps Up Patriot Missile Production
Trump said the US is moving quickly to replenish its weapons stockpiles following extensive military support to Ukraine.
"We're making more Patriots than we've ever made," he said of the Patriot air-defense system, noting new production facilities are coming online as manufacturers race to boost output of Patriot and Tomahawk missiles alike.
While affirming the US maintains a substantial weapons reserve, Trump acknowledged that considerable quantities of certain systems had already been funneled to Ukraine.
Trump Touts Lasers as Defense Technology of the Future
Trump also touched on emerging military technology, including laser weapons and next-generation gun systems, suggesting lasers could eventually replace costly missile interceptors.
"The laser is going to be the future," he said, noting the systems already show effectiveness against slower-moving missile threats. He added that once infrastructure is in place, operating costs for laser systems are dramatically lower than firing conventional interceptor missiles.
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