WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: U.S. Marines stand guard as they await the arrival of guests for a state dinner where U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting Xi for a three-day state visit to Washington, DC, where the leaders were expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and the furthering of "strategic stability" between the two countries. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)