Trump Announces Xi Jinping to Visit US in September, Possible Date Set for September 24th

US President Trump has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States in September, with the visit potentially falling on September 24th. The statement marks a notable development in diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

Key Details of the Announcement

The following details were conveyed in Trump's announcement:

Parameter:	Details
Visiting Leader:	Chinese President Xi Jinping
Host:	US President Trump
Expected Month:	September
Possible Visit Date:	September 24th

Significance of the Planned Visit

A potential meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping at this level would represent a significant diplomatic interaction between the United States and China. High-level bilateral meetings between the two nations are closely watched by global markets and policymakers, given the scale of economic and geopolitical ties between the world's two largest economies.

No further details regarding the agenda, venue, or confirmation of the visit were provided in the announcement.

Economic activity in the services sector continued to expand in June, with the ISM Services PMI registering 54.0 percent. This figure represents the 24th consecutive month of expansion for the sector, although it is a decrease of 0.5 percentage point from the May reading of 54.5 percent. The employment index showed significant improvement, expanding for the first time in four months with a reading of 51.2 percent, up 3.3 percentage points from the previous month. Meanwhile, price pressures eased as the Prices Index fell to 67.7 percent, its lowest reading since February.

Key Index Performance

The Business Activity Index decreased by 2.3 percentage points to 55.4 percent, remaining in expansion territory. The New Orders Index also slowed, dropping 2.2 percentage points to 55.1 percent. The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 54.4 percent, indicating slower delivery performance for the 19th consecutive month. The Inventories Index fell sharply by 11.3 percentage points to 51.2 percent.

Index	Jun 2026	May 2026	Change	Direction
Services PMI	54.0	54.5	-0.5	Growing
Business Activity	55.4	57.7	-2.3	Growing
New Orders	55.1	57.3	-2.2	Growing
Employment	51.2	47.9	+3.3	Growing
Supplier Deliveries	54.4	55.2	-0.8	Slowing
Prices	67.7	71.3	-3.6	Increasing

Sector Breakdown

Fourteen industries reported growth in June, including Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Mining; Wholesale Trade; and Transportation & Warehousing. The four industries reporting contraction were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Educational Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; and Public Administration. Respondents noted that supply chains are stabilizing amid sustained business activity, giving businesses confidence to increase employment modestly.

Commodities and Prices

The Prices Index decreased to 67.7 percent, its first time below 70 percent since February. Commodities most frequently mentioned as up in price included diesel, gasoline, oil, and related products. However, some respondents reported reduced prices paid for gasoline and diesel. The number of commodities listed as 'in Short Supply' increased from five in May to nine in June, with all related to data center construction.