Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for a state visit, receiving an unusual welcome from U.S. President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. Concurrently, both nations agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, 2027.
Key points
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the two-month extension following a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
- The trade truce, originally established as the Busan Agreement, was set to expire on November 10.
- President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were greeted at Joint Base Andrews by U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
- The three-day state visit includes a scheduled state dinner attended by major U.S. technology and artificial intelligence executives.
Why it matters
The extension of the trade truce and the high-profile state visit help maintain stability in bilateral relations and commercial ties between the world's two largest economies.
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