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Trump Says Busan Trade Truce Holds Until 2027

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan on Joint Base Andrews tarmac.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Busan Agreement trade truce remains in effect until January 10, 2027.
A state dinner will host CEOs from OpenAI, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta and other tech firms.
Analysts note that the Iran-U.S. conflict has raised global fuel prices, potentially affecting November midterm elections.

History

Historical Context

President Richard Nixon’s February 1972 trip to Beijing ended 23 years of U.S.–China hostility and produced the Shanghai Communiqué with Premier Zhou Enlai, which pledged gradual trade and a one-China stance. The agreement paved the way for full diplomatic recognition on Jan 1 1979 and established a framework that still shapes high-level visits such as Donald Trump’s 2024 reception of Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan on Joint Base Andrews tarmac.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Busan Agreement trade truce remains in effect until January 10, 2027.
A state dinner will host CEOs from OpenAI, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta and other tech firms.
Analysts note that the Iran-U.S. conflict has raised global fuel prices, potentially affecting November midterm elections.

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