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  "textContent": "The 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_.\n\n\nTrump 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.\n\nApple CEO ‌Tim Cook‌ is set to leave his role on September 1, 2026, with Apple hardware chief John Ternus taking over as CEO.\n\nCook 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.\n\nTwo 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.\n\nCook 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nTags: China, Tim Cook\n\n\nThis article, \"Apple's Tim Cook Among CEOs Invited on Trump's Trip to China\" first appeared on MacRumors.com\n\nDiscuss this article in our forums\n\n",
  "title": "Apple's Tim Cook Among CEOs Invited on Trump's Trip to China"
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