Trump and Xi hail 'tremendous progress,' discuss Iran and new meetings

President Trump said his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during Xi's state visit to Washington achieved "tremendous progress" benefiting both countries, and confirmed they discussed the war on Iran and potential progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the remarks Friday while hosting Xi for tea at the White House, adding he believed "excellent results" were possible on the Iran file. Xi indicated two additional meetings could occur before year's end, including at APEC in China and the G20 in the U.S. Notably, senior Chinese business leaders were largely absent from Xi's delegation, contrasting with prominent U.S. tech executives at the state dinner. Analysts suggested Beijing prioritized the visit's public image over trade deals, citing sensitivities around AI and semiconductors.