Trump’s scheduled participation in major multilateral forums shapes expectations for 2026 meetings, including the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November and the G20 in Miami in December. The May 2026 bilateral summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, focused on trade, critical minerals, and regional security, established a baseline for continued high-level U.S.-China engagement. Additional bilateral diplomacy with leaders such as Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mohammed bin Salman, and regional figures remains contingent on ongoing negotiations over Ukraine, Iran-related issues, and economic priorities. Domestic events like the September Republican National Convention in Dallas offer further opportunities for targeted meetings. Traders weigh these calendar items against the administration’s foreign policy agenda and any shifts in geopolitical tensions that could prompt or delay additional summits.