Xi arrives in US; Trump greets; trade deal extended to year start

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States and was personally greeted by President Trump, signaling a high-level diplomatic engagement. The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced that the bilateral trade agreement will continue until the beginning of the year, indicating a temporary extension of the current trade truce. This development suggests a potential thaw in US-China relations, though the scope and duration of the trade deal remain limited and uncertain.