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Trump and Xi extend trade truce, discuss Taiwan and AI at White House meeting
✍️ Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:38 AM
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House, agreeing to prolong their trade truce by two months while debating Taiwan’s security and artificial intelligence cooperation.
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a high‑level dialogue focused on trade, technology and regional security. The two leaders announced a two‑month extension of the existing trade truce, signaling a short‑term de‑escalation of tariff disputes that have strained bilateral commerce.
During the talks, Taiwan emerged as a central issue. Xi urged caution and warned against actions that could heighten tensions on the island, while Trump reiterated the United States’ commitment to a stable Indo‑Pacific environment.
Artificial intelligence also featured prominently, with both sides expressing interest in collaborative research and standards development, yet acknowledging that significant policy gaps remain. The meeting concluded with both leaders stressing the need to avoid confrontation and to seek cooperative pathways in their complex relationship.
While the trade truce extension offers a temporary respite, analysts note that deeper disagreements on market access, intellectual property and security matters persist, leaving the broader U.S.–China relationship in a delicate balance.
During the talks, Taiwan emerged as a central issue. Xi urged caution and warned against actions that could heighten tensions on the island, while Trump reiterated the United States’ commitment to a stable Indo‑Pacific environment.
Artificial intelligence also featured prominently, with both sides expressing interest in collaborative research and standards development, yet acknowledging that significant policy gaps remain. The meeting concluded with both leaders stressing the need to avoid confrontation and to seek cooperative pathways in their complex relationship.
While the trade truce extension offers a temporary respite, analysts note that deeper disagreements on market access, intellectual property and security matters persist, leaving the broader U.S.–China relationship in a delicate balance.