U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan.

10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.

Key facts

  • 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:55:59 UTC.

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  1. Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump

  2. Trump welcomes Xi to Washington as US, China agree to extend trade truce

  3. China’s Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit

  4. Trump greets Xi Jinping on arrival in rare move as US-China trade truce extended

  5. Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese leader begins US state visit

  6. 'Bigger deal' on table: US, China extend trade truce by two months

  7. U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit

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