Trump praises Xi Jinping’s welcome ceremony as US-China trade truce extended by two months
Summary
Donald Trump praised Xi Jinping’s reception at Joint Base Andrews as the Chinese president began a three-day state visit to the United States. The visit comes as Washington and Beijing extend their trade truce by two months and prepare for high-level talks, including a state dinner and meetings at the White House.
Key Points
- Donald Trump called Xi Jinping’s welcome ceremony a “great greeting” as the Chinese leader arrived in the United States for a three-day state visit.
- The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce, known as the Busan agreement, by two months.
- Trump said leaders from the technology and banking sectors would attend the state dinner for Xi Jinping.
- The visit includes bilateral meetings, remarks, a gift exchange, and a state dinner at the White House.
