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US and China Extend Trade-War Pause Until January 10

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at a White House state dinner on September 24, 2026.
Protesters gathered outside the White House while the press ban barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
The United States and China extended their trade-war pause until January 10, short of China’s two-year request.
Senate Democrats, including 19 members, urged Trump to deliver the $1.3 billion security package and $14 billion Taiwan arms sale.

History

Historical Context

President Richard Nixon’s February 1972 trip to Beijing broke 23 years of U.S.–China diplomatic silence and produced the Shanghai Communiqué on 27 February, paving the way for full relations in 1979. The September 2026 White House dinner hosted by Donald Trump for Xi Jinping, amid protests and a CNN ban, echoes that historic overture while highlighting renewed trade-war tensions.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at a White House state dinner on September 24, 2026.
Protesters gathered outside the White House while the press ban barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
The United States and China extended their trade-war pause until January 10, short of China’s two-year request.
Senate Democrats, including 19 members, urged Trump to deliver the $1.3 billion security package and $14 billion Taiwan arms sale.

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