A look at Trump's goals for his summit in China

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published May 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM MDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, about President Trump's goals for his summit in Beijing.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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