Trump-Xi summit in Washington: Watch these stocks and sectors

Investing.com reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington later in September. The summit's focus will be on the relationship between the world's two biggest economies, with semiconductors, autos, agriculture, and logistics under scrutiny. InvestingPro offers insights on U.S.-China relations at a discounted rate.

The most sensitive sector is likely to be semiconductors, with potential changes in export-control relief or tighter rules. A softer stance could move the group positively, while new controls, especially around AI accelerators and manufacturing equipment, could have a negative impact. China has purchased between 14 and 15 cargoes of U.S. soybeans, totaling 1 million tons, during the week of September 10, possibly moving closer to its annual commitment through 2028.

The meeting's impact may come from three measurable signals: export-control relief or tighter rules, soybean purchases as a trade channel, and Ford Motor's (F) partnership model.