The Trump administration plans to invite Apple CEO Tim Cook and executives from other major U.S. companies to attend a trip to China next week, according to Semafor, as reported by MacRumors and 9to5Mac. The potential invite list reportedly includes leaders from companies such as Nvidia, Qualcomm, Exxon, and Boeing. U.S. officials involved in trade and diplomacy discussions—Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue—are said to be recommending CEOs for the trip. The visit is scheduled for May 14 and May 15 and is described as focused on building relationships with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It would also be the first U.S. presidential visit to China since President Donald Trump’s 2017 trip. Separately, Apple’s leadership timeline is also part of the backdrop: Cook is set to leave the CEO role on September 1, 2026, with hardware chief John Ternus taking over as CEO. Cook is expected to remain at Apple as executive chairman, including assisting with policy engagement. The reports do not confirm whether Cook will attend, but indicate his involvement could affect his remaining time as CEO.
Tim Cook among CEOs reportedly invited for Trump trip to China
The Trump administration plans to invite Apple CEO Tim Cook and executives from other major U.S. companies to attend a trip to China next week, according to Semafor, as reported by MacRumors and 9to5M...
- The Trump administration reportedly plans to invite Tim Cook and other CEOs on a trip to China next week.
- Semafor reports the visit is scheduled for May 14–15 and is intended to support meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Ambassador David Perdue are said to be recommending CEOs.
- The trip would be the first U.S. presidential visit to China since Trump’s 2017 visit.
- Apple’s Tim Cook is set to step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus taking over, while Cook remains executive chairman.
Semafor reports that Tim Cook is among the CEOs likely to be invited to an upcoming trip to China. Whether he goes could shape his remaining months as Apple’s CEO. Here are the details. more…
3 months agoThe Trump administration plans to invite Apple CEO Tim Cook and CEOs from other companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, Exxon, and Boeing on a trip to China next week, reports Semafor. Trump will apparently focus on building his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the May 14 and May 15 meetings. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue have been suggesting CEOs for Trump to invite. It will be the first U.S. presidential visit to China since Trump's 2017 visit. Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to leave his role on September 1, 2026, with Apple hardware chief John Ternus taking over as CEO. Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman, and will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world." Cook recently said that he plans to be in the executive chairman role "for a long time," and Apple will remain his top priority. Two weeks ago, Trump said he has "always been a big fan" of Cook, and he has bragged about the relationship Cook has established with him. "I was very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to 'kiss my ass,'" said Trump, speaking of his first presidential term. Cook has worked through two Trump presidencies, and he has worked to maintain a positive rapport for Apple's benefit. Cook donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund in 2025, and he marked Apple's $600 billion U.S. investment pledge with a glass-and-24-karat gold plaque that he gifted to Trump. With Cook taking on an expanded role interfacing with Trump and other policymakers worldwide, incoming CEO John Ternus will be able to spend more time focused on Apple. Ternus also won't be subject to the same criticism that Cook has faced for his relationship with Trump.Tags: China, Tim CookThis article, "Apple's Tim Cook Among CEOs Invited on Trump's Trip to China" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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