Trump and Xi to hold talks in Washington amid trade and Iran tensions

President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit, with tensions over trade, technology, and Iran set against a backdrop of ceremonial events, though expectations for a breakthrough are slim. The visit includes a state dinner with tech leaders, a military ceremony, and talks expected to address Taiwan, arms sales, and potential deals on tariff reductions, drug trafficking, and military dialogue. Trump may also seek the release of detained Americans. The 11-month trade truce expires in November, and both leaders face domestic pressures, with Trump's approval falling amid the Iran war and Xi confronting economic challenges. Another meeting is possible later this year at APEC or G20 summits.