President Trump’s diplomatic calendar in 2026 centers on high-stakes bilateral engagement with China amid ongoing trade, technology, and security frictions, highlighted by his May state visit to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping covering agriculture, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict, followed by a planned reciprocal Xi trip to the United States in September. Hosting the G20 in Miami provides additional opportunities for multilateral leader interactions, while recent White House meetings with figures such as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu underscore focus on Middle East diplomacy. Broader context includes scheduled regional summits and the administration’s emphasis on bilateral deals, with trader sentiment shaped by the pace of confirmed visits and any shifts in U.S.-China or U.S.-Russia relations.