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Trump and Xi Set for High-Stakes Washington Summit

Xi Jinping plans to visit Washington to meet Donald Trump.

The visit is scheduled for September 23 to 25.

The main talks are expected to happen on Thursday.

The leaders will discuss trade, tariffs, Taiwan, critical minerals and the Iran war.

A temporary agreement has paused many US-China tariffs, but it expires on November 10.

The two countries have not yet reached a lasting trade deal.

Trump and Xi will also attend formal ceremonies and a state dinner.

On Friday, the two couples are scheduled to have private tea.

They will then visit the National Archives.

Key facts

Scheduled arrival: Xi Jinping is expected at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, September 23.
Main talks: The principal bilateral discussions are scheduled for Thursday, September 24.
Tariff truce deadline: The US-China tariff truce is due to expire on November 10.
Welcoming ceremony: The ceremony will involve 479 military personnel from all US armed forces branches.
State dinner: Trump and Melania Trump are scheduled to host Xi and Peng Liyuan at the White House on September 24.
Friday program: The leaders and their spouses are scheduled to have private tea before visiting the National Archives.

wionews.com · 2 hrs ago