# Trump and Xi discuss trade, Taiwan and Iran. What does each side really want?

https://mins.news/en/video/72842

- DW News, 2026-09-24 18:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZEabgxkSgg

> Donald Trump has given Chinese President Xi Jinping an extraordinary welcome in Washington, but the show of friendship masks deep US-China differences over major geopolitical and economic issues. Their talks cover trade, Taiwan, Iran, artificial intelligence and China’s control of critical mineral supply chains. The countries have extended their trade truce until January to allow more time for a wider agreement.

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