Nvidia CEO Joins Trump's China Delegation as Summit Targets Chip Sales
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined President Donald Trump's delegation to Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a move that underscores the high stakes of US-China tech relations. Huang's participation came after a reported last-minute invitation, according to multiple reports.
The summit, which marks Trump's first overseas trip since US-led attacks on Iran in late February, is expected to address the Iran conflict, tariffs, and China's relationship with Taiwan. Trump confirmed Huang's presence on social media, saying he was "currently on Air Force One," after earlier reports suggested he was not initially on the list of business delegates.
Huang, whose company's chips have powered the AI boom, has been pushing for greater access to the Chinese market, which he has described as a $50 billion opportunity. An Nvidia spokesperson said Huang was attending "at the invitation of President Trump to support America and the administration's goals."
Financial Disclosures Detail Trump's Tech Investments
Financial disclosures released by the US Office of Government Ethics revealed that President Trump invested millions of dollars in Apple and Nvidia during the first quarter of 2026. The filing showed at least nine trades in Nvidia, with the largest single transaction valued between $1 million and $5 million on February 10. Trump also made at least nine investments in Apple, with the largest on March 2 similarly valued.
Other tech firms whose CEOs were part of the delegation, including Micron Technology, Tesla, and Qualcomm, also saw smaller investments from Trump, ranging from $1,001 to $250,000. Nvidia is currently the world's most valuable listed company, with a market valuation exceeding $5.5 trillion.
AMD Meeting Signals Possible Policy Shift
In a related development, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with AMD CEO Lisa Su on Monday, a meeting that analysts say could signal a potential loosening of US chip export policies. The meeting, which Su praised the outcomes of last week's summit, reaffirmed AMD's commitment to expanding its business in China.
He reiterated that Beijing welcomed continued foreign investment, according to Xinhua News Agency. Su, who was not part of the delegation of 17 American executives accompanying Trump, appeared to be "catching up on missed homework," said Peng Peng, executive chairman of the Guangdong Society of Reform. Peng noted that "the US appears to be pulling back on its aggressive tariff war and tech decoupling."