Trump personally welcomes Xi to US, breaking protocol
President Trump broke diplomatic protocol by personally welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday, a gesture rarely extended to foreign leaders. The visit centers on trade and the artificial intelligence race. The US and China agreed to extend their trade truce until at least January 10, 2027, as announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The leaders will hold further talks at the White House, with key issues including AI security, tariffs, and regional conflicts. Xi's three-day visit is his first to the White House in nearly a decade. A state dinner will host tech executives like Sam Altman and Elon Musk. The recent US-Denmark-Greenland defense agreement may cast a shadow over discussions.