US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen on November 18-19, 2026, where he is expected to hold bilateral discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, tariffs, technology exports, and supply chain issues. Recent extensions of tariff suspensions and agricultural purchase commitments have shaped expectations for a stable but limited outcome, consistent with prior meetings this year. Trader attention centers on the composition of the US delegation, including senior officials responsible for economic policy and select business executives, as these choices signal priorities in ongoing US-China economic engagement. A possible trilateral element involving Russian President Vladimir Putin adds another variable tied to arms control and regional conflicts. The summit occurs weeks before the G20, providing a near-term window for any diplomatic signaling before broader multilateral talks.