President Trump Welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington
President Donald Trump personally greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews. This reception marked the start of Xi's state visit to Washington, his first in more than ten years.
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Why it matters locally: While direct federal policy changes are not yet announced, discussions between the two leaders on trade and economic policies could significantly influence California's agricultural exports, technology sector, and port activities.
President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, located outside Washington. The reception occurred as President Xi began his state visit to the United States. This marks President Xi's first state visit in over a decade. The White House traditionally hosts visiting heads of state at the executive residence. President Trump instead met President Xi directly at the airbase.Related Topics
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