Elon Musk, Other US Business Heavyweights among Trump’s Delegation for Beijing Visit

By Paul Joseph

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly set to travel to Beijing, China, for high-level discussions with Chinese leadership, accompanied by a delegation of prominent American business executives.

The visit, expected to take place on May 14–15, is said to include meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of broader discussions on trade relations, investment flows, and global supply chain stability.

The delegation is reported to feature several leading figures from the global business sector, including Elon Musk of Tesla, Tim Cook of Apple, and Larry Fink of BlackRock.

Other reported participants include executives from major financial and industrial firms such as Blackstone, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Boeing, reflecting the broad economic scope of the talks.

According to reports, the discussions are expected to focus on trade agreements, technology regulations, tariffs, and efforts to stabilise supply chains amid ongoing economic competition between the United States and China.

Musk’s presence has drawn particular attention due to Tesla’s significant manufacturing and operational footprint in Shanghai, positioning him as a key industry voice in US–China business relations.

While details of the agenda remain limited, the talks are being described as part of broader efforts to reset or strengthen economic engagement between Washington and Beijing through direct leadership and corporate involvement.