Nvidia, Apple, Exxon CEOs Invited to Join Trump on China Trip: Report
The Trump administration is inviting CEOs from Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other major companies to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported on Thursday.
Executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup and Visa were also invited, according to the report. The White House, Visa, Nvidia, Apple and Citigroup did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Qualcomm confirmed the invitation but declined to comment further. The reporting comes as expectations continue to build around possible commercial deals during Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Beijing to meet China's leader Xi Jinping.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told Reuters in April that the company was counting on the Trump administration to help unlock a long-awaited major aircraft order from China. China and the US plane maker have been in prolonged negotiations for a potential deal that industry sources say could include up to 500 737 MAX jets, plus dozens of widebody aircraft.
It would represent the country's first major Boeing order since 2017, and any announcement of such an order would be viewed as a significant diplomatic and commercial win for the leaders summit.
Separately, the delegation reflects an effort to align private sector interests with broader diplomatic objectives, particularly in sectors affected by export controls and regulatory scrutiny. Energy firms like Exxon are expected to discuss long-term supply stability, while technology companies may focus on semiconductor market access and supply chain resilience.
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Aerospace and financial executives are likely to emphasize market predictability and investment certainty amid shifting geopolitical dynamics between the United States and China.
Analysts say the inclusion of senior executives from technology energy and financial sectors signals a broader push to stabilize US China economic relations amid ongoing trade frictions and supply chain realignments.
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The visit is also being closely watched by global markets for any indications of tariff easing export controls or new investment frameworks between the two largest economies in the world with potential implications for aerospace semiconductors and financial services sectors worldwide.
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Investors are also pricing in potential volatility around the summit outcomes as negotiations remain sensitive and highly strategic for both Washington and Beijing in the current geopolitical environment particularly across aviation technology financial markets globally as investors monitor policy signals closely during engagement.