President Trump’s second-term foreign policy emphasizes bilateral diplomacy and “America First” priorities amid active conflicts, including the U.S.-Israel campaign in Iran and tensions over Taiwan and trade. The most prominent recent engagement was the May 2026 state visit to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping covering agriculture, tariffs, rare earths, and regional security, marking Trump’s first China trip since 2017. Additional catalysts include efforts to realign with Russia on Ukraine, NATO burden-sharing discussions, and Latin American actions following the capture of Venezuela’s Maduro. Cabinet meetings, intelligence briefings, and planned summits continue to shape the schedule through the remainder of the year, with outcomes hinging on negotiation progress and geopolitical flashpoints.