Musk and Cook on China Visit with Trump

US President Donald Trump will be accompanied by key technology leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook during his visit to China. The visit stands out as a critical meeting addressing tensions in trade and technology.

Scraper SystemMay 12, 2026, 10:44 PM

US President Donald Trump will be accompanied by top executives from the technology and finance sectors, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook, during his visit to China this week. According to White House sources, the visit will begin on Wednesday and end on Friday.

This visit is notable as the first US presidential visit to China since 2017. Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping following a one-year truce agreement in the trade war. Discussions will focus on trade, economic cooperation, and tensions in the technology sector.

Disputes between the US and China continue across a wide range of issues, from trade tariffs to the Iran war and the Taiwan matter. While Trump pressures companies to increase production in the US, many technology companies' supply chains depend on China, posing a significant risk to the sector.

According to a list shared by the White House, CEOs of major companies such as Boeing, GE Aerospace, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Mastercard, and Visa will accompany Musk and Cook. Additionally, senior executives from technology companies like Cisco, Meta, Micron, and Qualcomm will also participate in the visit.

Elon Musk had supported Trump's second-term campaign with $280 million. After a disagreement last year, their relationship improved, and Musk began appearing again in White House circles. Details and outcomes of the visit will be clarified with official statements.