Bezos would be the latest tech titan to meet with Trump in the weeks leading up to his new administration. Tesla, SpaceX and X owner Elon Musk has spent considerable time with Trump since the election after campaigning for him over the summer and fall.

If I can help do that, I'm going to help him,' the Amazon founder said of the incoming president's deregulatory initiative.

Two senior members of Taiwan's government are in the United States to meet people connected to President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, five sources told Reuters, in an effort by Taiwan to establish ties with the incoming administration.

President-elect Trump will meet next week with Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos next week, Trump said during a visit to the New York Stock Exchange. Trump rang the opening bell at the stock exchange then walked the floor to greet traders.