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5 min readPresident Trump is preparing for a state visit to China, amid discussions on Iran and ongoing US-China trade issues, in this NPR News Now roundup that also covers domestic legal cases, voting rights challenges, elections, medical progress, and energy prices.
Trump’s State Visit to China
President Trump fielded questions from reporters before departing for China, where talks with Chinese leaders will focus on pressuring Iran—an ally of China—to accept US terms to end their war. US-China trade, central to the world's two largest economies, remains under a current truce. NPR's Tamara Keith reported on expectations from Melanie Hart, senior director of the Global China Hub at the Atlantic Council. Hart anticipates Chinese purchase announcements, greater US access to rare earths, advances on fentanyl, and high-profile diplomacy including bilateral meetings, a welcome ceremony, and a banquet. She emphasized China's skill at spectacle, predicting delivery on purchases as a key outcome.
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- 1 (00:01) **Trump's China State Visit Prep** - President takes questions before trip focused on Iran talks and US-China trade truce
- 2 (01:13) **Arcadia Mayor Chinese Agent Charge** - LA suburb mayor Eileen Wang to plead guilty to felony as illegal agent for China
- 3 (01:34) **Lawsuit vs Illinois Voting Rights Act** - Right-leaning group challenges state protections post-Supreme Court ruling weakening federal VRA
- 4 (02:15) **WV and Nebraska Primaries Underway** - Key races today shape November midterms and congressional balance
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- 6 (03:53) **National Gas Prices Dip Slightly** - Regular gasoline averages $4.50/gallon; diesel rises to $5.64 amid refinery issues
- 7 (04:19) **Trump Backs Federal Gas Tax Holiday** - Endorses suspending tax to save ~18¢/gallon, needs Congress approval
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