Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for Washington Meetings, State Dinner Planned

Why it matters locally: Discussions on trade policy between the U.S. and China could have implications for Florida's agricultural exports, which rely on international markets, and its import/export businesses operating through the state's major ports.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a series of meetings focused on artificial intelligence, trade, Iran, and Taiwan. This visit marked President Xi's first trip to Washington in over a decade. The two leaders held two separate meetings during the day. Following these discussions, both presidents delivered remarks to the press. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host a state dinner for President Xi and his delegation later on Thursday evening.