Trump will meet with Xi in South Korea, says White House

President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. The meeting, confirmed by the White House, comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese goods from November if China does not ease its restrictions on rare earth exports. The meeting is seen as an opportunity to address lingering issues and strengthen relationships between the US and China.