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news Npr World 2026-05-14

Trump Seeks Deals in China; Senate Confirms Fed Leader

President Trump aims to secure deals during his visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new leader of the Federal Reserve.


President Trump is vying to make deals with China during his visit with President Xi Jinping. And, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next leader of the Federal Reserve. <img alt="President Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026, in Beijing, China." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3532x1987+0+184/resize/3532x1987!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd2%2F00%...

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