Desperate Trump taps "Tim Apple," Jensen Huang, Elon Musk to attend Xi summit

Trump is heading to Beijing with Tim Cook, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang as he meets Xi Jinping for two days of talks.

The move highlights Washington’s weak leverage and Beijing’s growing power over AI chips, rare earths, and other supply-chain pressure points.

Nvidia chip sales, export controls, and broader tech policy are likely to be central to the U.S.-China agenda.

Taiwan adds another layer of risk, making the summit potentially important for both trade and security.