# Xi Jinping

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Proposed Trump-Xi Summit — A direct meeting between the two leaders is anticipated if Paris talks prove successful.
- **2026-03-20**: Expected Preliminary Report — Delegates are expected to release a joint statement on the progress of the talks.
- **2026-03-15**: Paris Talks Open — US and Chinese delegations meet in Paris to begin formal trade negotiations.
- **2026-03 (expected)**: Presidential Proclamation — Formal signing of the new tariff regime under Section 122 authority.
- **2026-03**: Official Launch — The plan is ratified and implementation begins across all provincial levels.
- **2026-02-25**: Greer Policy Confirmation — USTR Jamieson Greer confirms China tariffs will stay at 35-50% to maintain market stability.
- **2026-02**: Supreme Court Ruling — Justices block the use of IEEPA for sweeping trade tariffs, forcing a legal strategy shift.
- **2026-02**: Section 122 Announcement — Trump announces intent to use the Trade Act of 1974 to set a 15% global tariff floor.
- **2025-10**: Plenum Approval — The CCP Central Committee formally adopts the 15th FYP proposal.
- **2025-03**: Drafting Phase — Key targets for consumption and digital trade are drafted during the Two Sessions.
- **2024-Q4**: Preliminary Research — NDRC begins soliciting expert opinions for the 15th FYP framework.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Lotus Eletre debuts at $119K as Canada's Chinese EV retail era begins
2026-08-03 02:45:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Luxury automaker Lotus, a Geely brand, has entered Canada's retail auto market with the Eletre SUV, priced from $119,000 to $159,000, offering high margins for dealerships. The vehicle, which arrived under a new 49,000-unit annual import quota and 6.1% tariff, signals growing consumer interest in premium Chinese EVs. Retailers should monitor pre-order trends and the potential for more affordable models to disrupt the market.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/lotus-eletre-canada-retail-arrival-119k

### China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Xi’s Vision for 'New Quality' Retail and Trade
2026-03-19 15:26:52 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

As China transitions into its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), President Xi Jinping is prioritizing 'New Quality Productive Forces' to revolutionize the nation's retail and e-commerce sectors. This strategic pivot emphasizes high-tech self-reliance, domestic consumption growth, and the aggressive expansion of digital trade infrastructure.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/china-15th-five-year-plan-retail-impact

### US-China Trade Talks in Paris: Retailers Brace for Potential Tariff Shifts
2026-03-15 15:27:11 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China have commenced in Paris, serving as a critical precursor to a planned summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The retail and e-commerce sectors are closely monitoring the talks for signals regarding tariff adjustments and cross-border trade regulations.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-china-trade-talks-paris-retail-impact

### US to Maintain China Tariffs at 35-50% Amid Legal Shift and Xi Meeting
2026-02-26 00:17:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration will maintain existing China tariffs between 35% and 50% to ensure market continuity following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous legal justifications. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the move as a strategic baseline ahead of a high-stakes summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-china-tariffs-continuity-trump-xi-summit

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