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September 22, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting, joins Kevin to discuss President Trump’s upcoming meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders.
NEW YORK ~ President Donald Trump’s appearance at the United Nations General Assembly came during a pivotal week for U.S. foreign policy, with world leaders gathering in New York and preparations underway for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Discussions centered on trade, artificial intelligence, rare earth minerals, Taiwan and national security, highlighting both areas of cooperation and ongoing competition between the two nations.
Analysts said continued dialogue between the United States and China remains important despite disagreements over economic and geopolitical issues. While both countries are expected to explore potential cooperation on trade and AI safety, broader questions about global influence, security and future relations continue to shape one of the world’s most consequential relationships.












