President Trump leaves for Washington after meeting Chinese leader Xi in South Korea

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President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025
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President Donald Trump was returning to Washington after a face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday (October 30, 2025), the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilise relations after months of turmoil over trade issues.

Trump-Xi meet in Busan highlights

Before they sat down for the 1 hour and 40 minute meeting, there was a rough idea of the agenda, including tariffs, computer chips, rare earth minerals and other points of tension. Mr. Trump repeatedly said he expected to be able to reach a deal with Xi.

But there was no immediate word on their conversation once it ended. Mr. Trump boarded Air Force One after spending five days in three Asian countries. Without speaking to reporters, and the White House did not make any announcements.

Mr. Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs since returning to the White House for a second term, combined with China’s retaliatory limits on exports of rare earth elements, has given the meeting newfound urgency. There is a mutual recognition that neither side wants to risk blowing up the world economy in ways that could jeopardize their own country’s fortunes.

Aboard Air Force One on his way to South Korea, Mr. Trump told reporters he may reduce tariffs that he placed on China earlier this year related to its role in making fentanyl.

“I expect to be lowering that because I believe that they’re going to help us with the fentanyl situation,” Mr. Trump said, later adding, “The relationship with China is very good.”

The meeting was held in Busan, South Korea, a port city about 76 kilometres south of Gyeongju, the main venue for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit..

Published – October 30, 2025 11:04 am IST

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Canada Is Postponing Planned Trade Mission To India Amid Strained Ties

admin — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:52:42 +0000

PM Modi had snubbed Justin Trudea over Khalistani issue in Canada on the sidelines of G20 Summit.

Ottawa:

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng is postponing a trade mission to India planned for October, an official said on Friday, reflecting increasingly tense diplomatic relations just days after India’s prime minister scolded his Canadian counterpart at a G20 summit in New Delhi.

“At this time, we are postponing the upcoming trade mission to India,” said Shanti Cosentino, a spokesperson for the minister, without giving a reason.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who held formal bilateral meetings with many world leaders during the G20 summit, snubbed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, allowing only a short, informal meeting on the sidelines five days ago.

Canada has the highest population of Sikhs outside their home state of Punjab in India, and the country has been the site of many protests that have irked India.

“They are promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship,” India’s government said after the leaders met.

Earlier on Friday, India said it had paused trade talks with Canada. Canada made a similar announcement earlier this month, saying such a pause was needed to “take stock”.

Only about four months ago the two nations said they aimed to seal an initial trade agreement this year.

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President Trump leaves for Washington after meeting Chinese leader Xi in South Korea

Canada Is Postponing Planned Trade Mission To India Amid Strained Ties