Nvidia, Tesla CEOs Join Trump on China Trip as Shares Rise
Jensen Huang and Elon Musk traveled to China with President Trump for a summit with Xi Jinping, lifting shares of Nvidia and Tesla amid hopes for expanded market access.
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By Yahoo News Latest on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 18, 2026 at 1:13 AM EDT
14 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Elon Musk of Tesla were confirmed aboard Air Force One for the China trip.
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More than a dozen U.S. CEOs joined the presidential delegation to China.
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Nvidia and Tesla shares rose as executives' participation in the trip was reported.
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Xi Jinping told U.S. business leaders that China would open wider to American firms.
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The Hill reported Trump invited Huang after media coverage suggested he had initially been left off the trip.
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Chip stocks broadly gained as the China summit coverage developed.
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Boeing, Tesla, and Nvidia were identified as companies with notable stakes in the summit's outcomes.
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5 days ago
Nvidia, Tesla Shares Advance as CEOs Join Trump’s Trip to China
“Focuses on the market reaction to executive participation in the diplomatic trip.”
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What CEOs from Tesla, Nvidia and over a dozen other companies hope to gain by joining Trump in China
“Examines the business motivations driving executives to join the presidential delegation.”
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Nvidia stock rises as Jensen Huang joins Trump China trip
“Tracks Nvidia's share price movement as Huang's participation was confirmed.”
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang joins other US bosses on Trump trip to China
“Highlights the breadth of U.S. technology leadership represented on the trip.”
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Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
“Analyzes the strategic and regulatory interests prompting CEO participation.”
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Who was on Trump's plane to China? Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO and more
“Identifies the full roster of executives confirmed aboard Air Force One.”
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6 days ago
Elon Musk, Jensen Huang Join Air Force One for Trump's China Trip
“Confirms the presence of the two highest-profile tech CEOs on the presidential aircraft.”
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Trump invites Nvidia CEO on China trip after coverage of snub
“Reports that Huang's inclusion followed media attention on his earlier apparent exclusion.”
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Xi says China will 'open wider' to U.S. businesses
“Centers on Xi Jinping's direct message to the assembled American executives.”
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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow
“Frames Huang's attendance as a signal of the trip's technology and trade focus.”
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These Chip Stocks Are Rising as CEOs Join Trump at China Summit
“Covers the broader semiconductor sector rally tied to the summit news.”
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Trump’s China Summit Could Mean Big Things for Boeing, Tesla and Nvidia
“Assesses potential commercial benefits for specific U.S. companies from the summit.”
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Xi Jinping tells Nvidia, Tesla and Apple CEOs that China will 'open wider'
“Reports Xi's remarks to executives as a targeted overture to U.S. technology firms.”
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5 days ago
Nvidia Rallies As CEO Jensen Huang Joins Trump's China Trip
“Focuses on Nvidia's stock performance in direct response to Huang's confirmed travel.”
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What CEOs from Tesla, Nvidia and over a dozen other companies hope to gain by joining Trump in China
May 13, 12:03 PM
Xi Jinping tells Nvidia, Tesla and Apple CEOs that China will 'open wider'
May 13, 8:00 PM
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