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US and China extend trade truce as Xi visits

Washington and Beijing have moved to extend their 11-month trade truce during President Xi Jinping's first visit to the US in nearly three years.

The Business Standard ยท 24 September 2026, 8:00 AM

While President Xi Jinping's first trip to the United States in nearly three years was not anticipated to yield significant breakthroughs, Washington and Beijing have indicated an extension of their 11-month trade truce. The development follows Donald Trump welcoming the Chinese leader.