Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss several issues with direct consequences for oil, chemicals and plastics. Energy will be central, especially China’s purchases of Iranian crude and possible U.S. pressure to reduce them. Tariffs are another key point, with any changes potentially affecting chemicals, polymers and plastic products traded between both countries. Chinese industrial overcapacity may also enter the discussion, particularly in petrochemicals and manufacturing. Critical minerals and rare-earth export controls matter because they are used in catalysts and industrial equipment. Chemical export controls and broader supply-chain restrictions could further influence costs, availability and investment decisions.
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In the meantime, European Commission officials seem busy finding new ways to make life more complicated for small EU business owners.
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https://www.reuters.com/world/china/what-will-trump-xi-discuss-washington-next-week-2026-09-17
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-welcomes-xi-washington-looking-trade-win-2026-09-24
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