Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for Historic State Visit, Extends Trade Truce

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President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, marking the first such honor for a world leader other than a pope in six decades. The administration announced a two-month extension of the U.S.-China trade truce, which was set to expire in November. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reported on the event, with Kristen Welker providing analysis. The visit follows Trump's UN General Assembly speech threatening Iran, and comes amid broader tensions between the two nations over trade and security issues.


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