President Donald Trump’s 2026 schedule centers on sustained diplomacy with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, including a May state visit to Beijing, possible additional summits, an APEC gathering in Shenzhen in November, and reciprocal U.S. visits or G20 sessions. These engagements reflect efforts to manage trade, technology, and regional security issues amid an ongoing Iran conflict. In the Middle East, Trump’s envoys, including Jared Kushner, have conducted recent high-level talks in August 2026 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas representatives, and Egyptian officials to advance a Gaza ceasefire roadmap. Domestic political events, such as Republican conventions and fundraisers, add secondary meeting opportunities, while broader foreign policy priorities and scheduled multilateral forums will continue to determine which leaders receive direct presidential engagement through year-end.