Trump and Xi meet at White House for trade and security talks
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for an official state visit focused on global trade and security, marking a key diplomatic engagement between the world's two largest economies. Trump highlighted their strong personal bond, calling it a "truly great friendship" built on mutual respect. The visit includes discussions on trade, technology, critical minerals, and the future of US-China relations, with the current tariff truce expiring in November. Xi's visit follows Trump's May trip to Beijing and comes after both nations extended their trade truce by two months. A state dinner with tech and banking leaders is planned, with Iran and detained Americans also on the agenda.