Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say

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BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) – The White House has invited a scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump to Beijing next week, five sources briefed on preparations said, reflecting divisions in the administration on economic policy toward China and limited expectations for the summit. Unlike Trump’s 2017 China visit when he was accompanied by 29 high-profile executives, the White House and Treasury considered inviting representatives of around a dozen U.S. companies, according to three of the five sources. Reuters was not able to confirm the full list of companies invited. Executives on the invitation list for the May 14-15…

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