Overview

• U.S. officials say Trump and his top advisers are preparing to travel to Gyeongju in October for the APEC gathering.
• Serious talks are underway for a Trump–Xi bilateral on the sidelines, though no firm meeting has been set.
• A White House official says the visit would center on economic collaboration, including trade, defense and civil-nuclear cooperation.
• The trip is also being eyed to attract new U.S. investment, and details such as additional stops remain fluid.
• The planning unfolds during a tariff standoff that saw steep U.S. and Chinese levies earlier this year, with higher U.S. rates paused until November as negotiations continue.