White House says Trump-Xi meeting may be delayed but remains on track

Washington: The White House has stated that the anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is not at risk of being cancelled, though it may face a delay due to ongoing discussions.

According to a White House official, the meeting, which was originally planned to take place from March 31 to April 2, could be postponed as both sides continue to work through remaining issues. The official emphasized that the meeting is still expected to happen but did not provide a specific new date.

The two leaders were scheduled to hold talks aimed at addressing ongoing matters between the United States and China. The White House cited the need for further negotiations as the reason for the possible delay but reiterated that the meeting itself is not in jeopardy.

President Trump and President Xi last met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025. During that meeting, the leaders discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues.

While the White House did not elaborate on the specific topics causing the delay, it maintained that both sides remain committed to holding the meeting. The official stated, "The meeting is not in jeopardy, but it could be delayed as both sides continue their discussions."

The Trump-Xi meeting is seen as significant for the ongoing relationship between the US and China, particularly in light of recent developments in trade and diplomatic relations.