Trump Ally to Lead High-Level Senate Delegation to China in May

Senator Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana, speaks during BlackRock’s 2026 Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, on March 11. 

Photographer: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg

A bipartisan congressional delegation will head to China in May, following President Donald Trump’s visit to the country.

Senator Steve Daines, a Montana Republican and close Trump ally, said the high-profile visit will include stops in Shanghai and Beijing, and a ride on a high speed train connecting the two cities.