Key facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday evening.
- President Donald Trump met Xi Jinping at the airport.
- The U.S. and China extended their trade truce to January 10.
- The trade truce was originally set to expire in November.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday evening, receiving a rare greeting from President Donald Trump who met his counterpart at the airport. This gesture signifies the U.S. president's efforts to honor China's leader during his first state visit to the U.S. capital in over a decade.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Fox News Channel that the U.S. and China would extend their trade truce to January 10, a move that was originally set to expire in November. This extension provides the U.S. leverage to assess China's commitment to its promises, particularly regarding agricultural purchases and critical mineral exports, according to experts. China had reportedly hoped for a longer extension.
Separately, a judge heard arguments regarding Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, a case that centers on the administration's right to control access versus the media outlets' claims of a First Amendment violation. Iran's president stated his people are "victims of terrorism" by the United States, responding to Trump's earlier remarks. Nevada's Secretary of State asked Congress members to send election observers to USPS locations to ensure the scanning of mail ballots without disruption, following the Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's mail ballot restrictions. Venezuela's acting leader also promised to hold elections.