United States President Donald Trump departed South Korea on Wednesday aboard Air Force One without holding a press conference following his high-stakes closed-door meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — a move that leaves global markets and diplomatic observers awaiting clarity on the outcome of the talks.
Earlier, the two leaders met for nearly 1 hour 40 minutes to discuss trade, strategic security, and broader bilateral tensions. While Trump had hinted before the meeting that a breakthrough “could” be possible, there has been no public statement or joint readout from either side so far. Xi had earlier signaled willingness to work with the U.S. “to build a solid foundation” for bilateral ties.
Trump’s departure from Busan’s international airport without addressing the press has fueled speculation around the progress of negotiations, particularly given the heightened global focus on U.S.–China trade relations and geopolitical stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Xi will remain in South Korea for a state visit and the APEC leaders’ summit, while Trump is headed back to Washington. Markets will now watch for official statements from the White House or Beijing, as well as potential policy signals in the coming hours.
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