Trump and Xi Meet in Washington With Low Expectations for Breakthroughs

President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for his first official U.S. visit in over a decade, marked by a grand welcome but low expectations for resolving major disputes. The two leaders face a stalemate in relations following last year's trade war. Experts say the summit is unlikely to yield significant agreements on key issues like artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and trade. Trump is in a weaker position than before, facing inflation, low approval ratings, and the Iran war, while China seeks to extend pauses on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Both leaders have two more meetings scheduled this year, reducing pressure for major commitments. China is also presenting itself as a stabilizing global force, while the U.S. relies on Beijing for critical minerals needed to replenish its weapons stockpiles.