Trump and Xi to Discuss TikTok, Boeing Sales, Rare Earths and Taiwan in First Call Since June

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first conversation since June to discuss a sweeping agenda that includes TikTok, potential Boeing plane sales, rare-earth magnets and Taiwan. The call places technology, trade and strategic-security issues squarely on the bilateral table.

Discovered 2025-09-16T08:36:26.610264-07:00 | 2025-09-16T08:36:26.610264-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Boeing plane sales are explicitly on the agenda, a direct commercial and regulatory matter for aircraft orders, certifications and market access between the U.S. and China.
  • Rare-earth magnets are critical components for motors, avionics and defense systems; bilateral talks on the topic relate to supply security and export-control regimes manufacturers track closely.
  • The inclusion of TikTok and Taiwan reflects overlapping tech, national‑security and policy debates that can drive export controls, operational restrictions and procurement decisions across aerospace and defense sectors.

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