White House Hosts Tech Leaders for AI and Trade Summit
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are holding a state dinner at the White House on September 24, 2026, with top tech executives attending to discuss AI and trade policy.

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are holding a state dinner at the White House on September 24, 2026, with top tech executives attending to discuss AI and trade policy.

US equity futures rose 0.2% as investors prepared for high-level trade discussions between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.

Donald Trump has rejected industry requests to pause AI development, citing the need to maintain a competitive advantage over China.

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman are invited to a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling potential diplomatic shifts.

US and Chinese experts are proposing a ban on AI-driven nuclear weapon deployment ahead of high-level diplomatic talks.

A US government website's use of an Alibaba AI tool has sparked concerns over military ties and impacted prediction markets regarding the company's status on a restricted list.

Qualcomm CEO joins a state dinner with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss critical trade and semiconductor policy.

Donald Trump announced he would allow Chinese automakers to build plants in the US if they hire American workers, while maintaining a strict ban on imported finished vehicles.
