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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Trump-Xi summit heavy on symbolism, light on economic breakthroughs for US and China

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House on Friday and visited the National Archives, capping a three-day summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big breakthroughs in economic relations.

The two leaders praised each other in remarks while they had tea in the White House Red Room. Trump said the summit between the world’s two largest economies had produced great strides. “America is very happy about this visit, and I'm sure China is very happy also,” he said.

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