Trump Invites China’s Xi to His Inauguration Even as He Threatens Sweeping Tariffs on Beijing

Several foreign leaders and every chief of mission are to be invited to attend the oath of office ceremonies even as many object to proposed tariffs on goods imported to America.

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President Xi gathers with world leaders for a group photo at the G20 Summit, at Rio de Janeiro, November 19, 2024. AP/Silvia Izquierdo

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President-elect Trump has invited President Xi to attend his inauguration next month — extending a diplomatic olive branch even as Trump threatens to levy sweeping additional tariffs on goods from Communist China.

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