# Apple CEO Tim Cook is among the CEOs likely to be invited to an upcoming trip to China.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · 9to5Mac*

## Key points

- Tim Cook is likely to be invited to a key CEO trip to China next week.
- Trump previously threatened a 25% tariff on iPhones after Cook skipped a UAE delegation.
- Apple's China relations are seen as crucial, especially as iPhone sales rebound there.
- Cook’s decision to join or skip the trip could influence perceptions during Apple's leadership transition.
- The planned trip is expected to include discussions around US–China AI competition.

**Companies:** Apple, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Exxon, Boeing, Blackstone, Citigroup, Visa
**Countries:** United States, China

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