Trump tries to make deals in China. And, Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed leader

LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Trump tries to make deals in China. And, Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed leader May 14, 20267:32 AM ET By  Brittney Melton Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump arrived in Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. says the leaders discussed expanding American products into China. Meanwhile, China says its president repeated a warning to the U.S. over Taiwan. President Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026, in Beijing, China. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images 🎧 Xi said that if the U.S.'s relationship with Taiwan isn't handled well, the U.S. and China could clash, jeopardizing their relationship. Taiwan is considered one of the U.S.'s security partners. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed doubts that Taiwan is a priority on the U.S. agenda, which is focused on trade and Iran. The U.S. government maintains that its policy toward Taiwan has not changed. Japan, which is a key U.S. ally, is also watching the U.S. state visit closely. Relations between China and Japan are at their lowest point in over a decade, especially after Japan indicated it might offer military support to Taiwan in the event of an attack by China. Japan hopes Trump will come to its defense over that statement during his visit, NPR's Anthony Kuhn says.🎧 Trump is seeking to make deals during this visit, and he's not alone, NPR's Tamara Keith tells Up First. More than a dozen top corporate leaders from the U.S. are accompanying him as part of the U.S. delegation. A year after Trump initiated a trade war and China struck back, both nations are now looking to establis...