Companies and investors are closely monitoring the upcoming U.S.-China meeting as trade policy remains a major business concern.

WASHINGTON — September 21, 2026 — U.S. businesses are closely watching the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade policy, tariffs and supply chains expected to remain important issues for companies operating between the two economies.

Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet in Washington on September 24. Reuters reports that the main economic question surrounding the summit is whether the two countries will extend their existing trade truce, which helped prevent a wider disruption to global trade.

China's exports have continued to grow despite the U.S. tariff campaign, while American companies remain focused on the potential effects of tariffs on manufacturing costs, imported goods and international supply chains.

Markets are also monitoring developments ahead of the meeting. Asian shares moved higher Monday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described recent U.S.-China discussions as successful.

For U.S. companies, the summit could provide important signals about the direction of U.S.-China trade relations, although the final outcome and any changes to tariffs remain uncertain.