Trump Bolsters Beijing Talks with Tech Titans Amid Weakened Position

Trump faces China negotiations with significantly diminished leverage after his initial diplomatic objectives—resolving Ukraine and Gaza conflicts—have failed to materialize. By bringing Silicon Valley's biggest names, including Tim Cook, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang, Trump attempts to use corporate influence as a negotiating tool, particularly around sensitive chip export policies. This move reveals how corporate interests have become central to modern US foreign policy decisions with China.