U.S. and China Extend Trade Truce by Two Months as Trump Welcomes Xi for State Visit

On September 24, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping with a rare personal airport welcome at Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport. This gesture, noted by both the National Post and Ynet, was part of a state visit intended to address pressing issues between the two nations, including artificial intelligence, trade imbalances, and regional security concerns in the Middle East. The U.S. and China extended their existing trade truce by two months, a move confirmed by the National Post. The agreement, while temporary, aimed to prevent further economic friction and provide a platform for dialogue on broader geopolitical issues.