Market Chatter: Chinese Business Delegation Unlikely for Xi-Trump Summit

09:41 AM EDT, 09/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to bring Chinese corporate executives to Washington for his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, dampening expectations for major business deals, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Industry officials had expected Chinese executives to attend a state dinner with US technology and AI executives, although preparations remain ongoing and plans could change, according to the report. The summit is expected to focus on maintaining the trade truce, with Trump and Xi also discussing tariffs, AI and rare-earths issues, the report added. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)