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China’s Xi Snubs Trump’s Historic Inauguration Invite
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The communist leader was the most controversial figure Trump asked to attend.
David Gardner
Reporter
Published Dec. 13 2024 7:33AM EST
Xi Jinping has snubbed an invite to Donald Trump's inauguration.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly rejected Donald Trump’s invitation for a history-making guest appearance at next month’s presidential inauguration.
The snub, reported by CBS News, will come as a blow to the president-elect and his plans for a spectacular swearing-in event on January 20 to mark his return to the White House.
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Despite Trump’s claims that he has a good relationship with the Chinese leader, his presidency begins with fears of a trade war with Beijing over punitive tariffs proposed during the presidential election campaign.
China is reportedly considering imposing its own tariffs in a bid to beat Trump to it and force him to the negotiating table.
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