Trump-Xi Thursday talks to cover Beijing's U.S. sanctions circumvention

2026-09-23 By Main Street Independent

Beijing’s circumvention of U.S. sanctions is on the agenda for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Thursday meeting with President Trump at the White House, NPR reported Wednesday.
NPR also reported Iran will be on the agenda for the planned talks.
NPR published the preview on September 23, 2026, with Rob Schmitz as the byline.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Thursday, NPR reported.

Iran slated for Trump-Xi Thursday White House meeting

NPR reported Wednesday that the planned Thursday meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump at the White House will touch on Iran and on how Beijing is circumventing U.S. sanctions.

NPR published the preview on September 23, 2026, by correspondent Rob Schmitz.

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Published: 2026-09-23
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