Trump Hosts Xi at White House Amid Trade and Taiwan Tensions
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President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House this week, with discussions covering artificial intelligence, trade and the war involving Iran, according to reports from CBS News and NPR. During a White House arrival ceremony Thursday, Trump said he and Xi had forged a “truly great friendship.”
The reception drew criticism from Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who told CBS News it was “a WTF moment.” Tillis, who is retiring, said he was concerned by what he described as a trend of Trump spending more time with authoritarian leaders and less time with leaders of democratic countries.
Tillis called the timing of the visit poor, citing China’s treatment of Uyghurs, its espionage capabilities and reports that Iran used Chinese information to target U.S. military assets. He also questioned why the administration had delayed an arms shipment to Taiwan and said any productive relationship with Beijing should include holding Xi accountable for conduct the United States considers unacceptable.
Trump imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese goods after returning to office, prompting both countries to raise duties above 100% before reaching a tariff truce later in 2025. Tillis contrasted Trump’s recent approach with his earlier campaign posture toward China and said he had seen no public explanation for the change.
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