Trump welcomes Xi as US-China trade truce extended by two months

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US for a three-day state visit as Washington and Beijing extended their trade truce by two months, with President Trump welcoming him at Joint Base Andrews. The extension of the "Busan agreement," announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was originally set to expire in November. Trump confirmed a state dinner will include technology and banking leaders, and addressed potential talks with Xi on Iran. The visit includes bilateral meetings, remarks, and a state dinner at the White House, marking Xi's second summit with Trump in under six months, amid reports of US concerns over Chinese satellite support to Iran.


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