Trump to Visit China March 31-April 2 Amid Trade Tensions After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping from March 31 to April 2, Reuters reported Saturday.

The visit follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down several of Trump's global tariffs, including a 20% duty on Chinese imports imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court determined that Trump overstepped his authority.

Trump stated he plans to impose a new 10% global tariff for 150 days. Other duties on Chinese goods, including those under Section 301 and Section 232, remain in place. The administration has justified these measures citing trade imbalances and national security concerns.

The trip marks Trump's first visit to China since 2017. It is expected to address extending a trade truce, easing global economic tensions, Taiwan issues and U.S. arms sales.

Trump launched a trade war with China during his second term, which began in January 2025. The measures strained relations with Beijing and other partners. Economic analysts have noted that broad tariffs sometimes insulated China rather than pressuring reforms.

Recent partial agreements between China and the U.S. include halting new tariff hikes, Beijing's crackdown on illicit fentanyl trade and increased Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans to support American farmers ahead of domestic elections.

The visit comes against the backdrop of the Supreme Court ruling and will test diplomatic and economic strategies amid ongoing geopolitical friction.