Trump’s Asia Visit: Nuclear Weapons, Iran And China Trade On The Agenda

US President Donald Trump plans to discuss nuclear weapons reduction with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming Asia visit.

US officials do not expect the three-way talks to produce an immediate agreement.

White House Assistant Press Secretary Olivia Wales confirmed that the meeting would conclude Trump’s China visit.

A senior US official described the discussions as an initial conversation about reducing nuclear arsenals rather than formal negotiations.

“We do not expect to get to any kind of agreement,” the official said.

Trump plans to discuss Iran with Xi and Putin. Ukraine will not feature on the agenda, as Washington continues separate discussions with Moscow.

No bilateral meeting between Trump and Putin is scheduled, although both leaders will attend other events together.

Trump will leave Washington early Monday and reach Manila on Tuesday evening, local time.

During his Philippines visit, the US President will meet Quad leaders, sign a trade agreement with Thailand and attend a special US-ASEAN summit. His schedule includes a bilateral meeting and banquet with the Philippine President.

Trump will then travel to Shenzhen for an APEC leaders’ dinner. On Thursday, he will meet APEC leaders and hold bilateral talks and a working lunch with Xi Jinping. Trade relations will feature prominently during Trump’s China visit.

A senior US official said Washington would prioritise implementing existing trade arrangements rather than announcing a new tariff agreement.

The US remains concerned about China’s shipments of rare earths and related products.

Trump will raise the issue with Xi. Recent discussions between US and Chinese trade representatives covered potential tariff changes and non-tariff barriers.

Washington is considering additional export controls to address alleged chip smuggling and remote access.

Officials stressed that these national security measures remain outside trade negotiations.

Elon Musk will accompany Trump during parts of his China visit. He will not attend the bilateral meeting with Xi or the three-way nuclear discussions, which will involve government officials.

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