Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington with Red Carpet and Bomber Flyover
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where US President Donald Trump personally welcomed him at the airport with a red carpet and a bomber flyover. The two countries also agreed to extend their trade truce until January. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the trade truce extension on Fox News, stating both nations agreed to lower tariffs and avoid new trade restrictions. He said the extension to January 10 could give leaders more time to discuss issues at upcoming summits in November and December. Key topics between the two powers include trade, artificial intelligence, Trump's war against Iran, and China's plans regarding Taiwan. Trump has praised Xi lavishly, while some US officials criticized the reception, with former diplomat Danny Russel calling it a propaganda victory for Beijing.