Trump and Xi Jinping Meet at White House Amid Trade Truce Extension

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on September 24. Ahead of the summit, Washington and Beijing extended their trade truce until January 10. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the extension, which follows a previous agreement in Busan that reduced fentanyl-related surcharges and suspended Chinese export restrictions on rare earth elements. The leaders are expected to address critical issues including rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan.