Trump and Xi Meet at White House Amid Trade Tensions

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President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, with the visit marked by unconventional moments and a court-ordered reversal of a press ban. The meeting occurred amid ongoing trade tensions and a technological arms race between the two superpowers. Trump showed Xi White House renovations, including a new helipad, and described the Chinese leader as an expert on granite. The administration temporarily allowed CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to cover the event after a court order, while Ivanka Trump and her daughter attended the welcome ceremony despite holding no official roles. The two leaders discussed measures to avoid military conflict, AI development, and technology security, according to Xi's remarks. Trump called their relationship a "great friendship," though he provided few details on outcomes, as a three-course state dinner with tenor Christopher Macchio was scheduled for Thursday night.


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