President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a lavish ceremony, as the US and China extended their trade truce until January.
Trump and First Lady Melania traveled to Joint Base Andrews to greet Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, a departure from the usual White House welcome for foreign leaders. The arrival ceremony included a 30-meter red carpet, a military flyover by two B-1 bombers, and the presentation of both nations' flags and anthems.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the Busan agreement, a temporary trade truce, until 10 January. The visit also includes a state dinner for Xi, attended by major tech executives, and discussions on AI, trade, and geopolitical issues. A moment of tension occurred when Trump winced at the sound of a military jet during the ceremony.
Why it matters
The extended trade truce affects US-China economic relations and signals a temporary pause in trade war hostilities.
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What to watch
The outcome of discussions on AI development and the resolution of trade disputes during the two-day visit.
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