Trump and Xi set for tense Washington summit with grand ceremony

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President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit marked by ceremony, despite deep tensions over trade, technology, and Iran. The visit includes a state dinner with tech leaders and a military ceremony, but expectations for a breakthrough are slim. Talks Thursday may yield limited deals on tariffs, drug trafficking, and military dialogue, while Trump seeks release of detained Americans. The summit occurs as Trump faces falling approval ratings over Iran, while Xi arrives with a stronger trade position. Both leaders are expected to issue dueling statements rather than a joint press conference.


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