Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Tim Cook Join Trump on Major China Visit
in Blog, Latest Updates, News on May 14, 2026Top US CEOs Accompany Trump to China
US President Donald Trump has taken several of America’s biggest business and technology leaders with him during his official trip to China this week.
The high-profile delegation includes major executives such as:
- Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX
- Jensen Huang of Nvidia
- Tim Cook of Apple
- Larry Fink of BlackRock
Executives from Meta, Boeing, Visa, MasterCard, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Cargill and other major companies are also part of the trip.According to a White House official, more than a dozen top American business leaders joined Trump during the visit to Beijing.
Trump and Xi Jinping Set for Key Meeting
The trip comes at a crucial time for US-China relations as tensions continue to rise over:
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Semiconductor technology
- Trade tariffs
- National security
- Global economic influence
Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the visit in what analysts describe as a critical moment for both countries.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Presence Draws Attention
One of the most notable attendees is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company plays a major role in the global AI chip industry.Nvidia’s advanced AI chips have become a central issue in the growing technological rivalry between the United States and China.Interestingly, Huang was reportedly added to the delegation at the last minute after Trump personally invited him.
According to reports:
- Huang boarded Air Force One during a stop in Alaska
- Trump later confirmed his attendance on social media
- Nvidia said Huang joined the summit to support America and the administration’s goals
Huang also serves on Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology alongside Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle chairman Larry Ellison.
Other Major Executives Joining the Delegation
The business leaders traveling with Trump include:
Technology and Finance Leaders
- Tim Cook – Apple
- Elon Musk – Tesla and SpaceX
- Larry Fink – BlackRock
- David Solomon – Goldman Sachs
- Jane Fraser – Citi
- Ryan McInerney – Visa
- Michael Miebach – Mastercard
Manufacturing and Industrial Executives
- Kelly Ortberg – Boeing
- Henry Lawrence Culp – GE Aerospace
- Brian Sikes – Car gill
Semiconductor and Science Industry
- Sanjay Mehrotra – Micron Technology
- Jim Anderson – Coherent
- Jacob Thaysen – Illumina
Semiconductor Industry Remains Key Issue
Semiconductors continue to be one of the biggest areas of conflict between the US and China.Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s inclusion is especially significant because China restricted the use of some Micron chips in critical infrastructure back in 2023 over national security concerns.The restrictions reportedly affected Micron’s business operations inside China.
Trade Tensions and Iran Conflict Also on Agenda
Trump’s visit marks the first trip to China by a US president in nearly a decade.The meeting also comes after years of trade disputes between Washington and Beijing, including tariffs that once exceeded 100% during the trade war between the two nations.
In addition to trade and technology issues, discussions are expected to include:
- The ongoing Iran conflict
- Global oil markets
- Economic stability
- Supply chain concerns
Trump is reportedly expected to ask China to help support negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war.
