Squawk Pod: President Trump goes to China - 05/13/26 | Audio Only

Summary

The episode covers President Trump's arrival in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, with low expectations for a trade breakthrough. Eamon Javers reports on the ground, and Bob Hormats provides geopolitical analysis. Later, Joanna Stern discusses her year-long experiment letting AI control her life, highlighting rapid improvements in AI capabilities.

• President Trump lands in Beijing for a two-day summit with President Xi.
• CEOs from Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and Goldman Sachs join Trump's entourage.
• Expectations for a major trade deal are muted, with stability as the key goal.
• China faces domestic economic challenges including real estate and unemployment.
• Bob Hormats analyzes China's long-term strategy and leverage over the US.
• Joanna Stern shares her experience living with AI for a year, noting significant improvements.
• AI agents and multi-step automation have become more capable over the past year.
• Stern warns about over-reliance on AI and the importance of teaching critical thinking.