A high-profile delegation of American business leaders is expected to accompany Trump on this trip, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and senior executives from major U.S. corporations such as Boeing, Visa, and Qualcomm, highlighting Washington’s continued economic interest in engagement with Beijing despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. 

At the same time, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said China possesses significant international leverage and could apply pressure on certain elements, an apparent reference to Iran, suggesting the administration may seek to link economic cooperation with broader strategic and security objectives during the visit.