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What’s at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi

Season 2026 Episode 98 | 5m 32s

President Trump is traveling halfway around the world for a state visit to China, and he's bringing a host of top American executives with him. Talks there are expected to encompass the complex economic and security postures of both nations. Nick Schifrin reports from Beijing.

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