PoliticsTrump used to slam China. Here’s why he’s now rolling out the red carpet for Xi

A decade ago, Donald Trump described China as a menace to the U.S. economy while campaigning for president. Now the Republican president has changed his tone and is welcoming Xi Jinping with honor.

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