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Trump's week in review: SNAP suspension; meeting with Xi; refugee ceiling cut to record low

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the podium during the meeting between members of the standing committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee and Chinese and foreign journalists at The Great Hall of People on Oct. 23, 2022, in Beijing, China. China's ruling Communist Party today revealed the new Politburo Standing Committee after its 20th congress.
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the podium during the meeting between members of the standing committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee and Chinese and foreign journalists at The Great Hall of People on Oct. 23, 2022, in Beijing, China. China's ruling Communist Party today revealed the new Politburo Standing Committee after its 20th congress. | Lintao Zhang/Getty Images
1. Trump meets with Xi and other Asian leaders

In a Truth Social post published Thursday, Trump provided details about what he described as "a truly great meeting with President Xi of China." He expressed gratitude for progress made in trade talks between China and the U.S. 

"I was extremely honored by the fact that President Xi authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of Soybeans, Sorghum, and other Farm products," Trump wrote. "Additionally, China has agreed to continue the flow of Rare Earth, Critical Minerals, Magnets, etc., openly and freely. Very significantly, China has strongly stated that they will work diligently with us to stop the flow of Fentanyl into our country." 

Trump announced that China agreed to "begin the process of purchasing American energy," floating the prospect of a large-scale transaction involving the purchase of oil from Alaska. 

Trump heads back to the U.S. after spending nearly a week in Asia, thanking the countries of Malaysia, Japan and South Korea for "being so gracious and hospitable."

Several White House fact sheets provided additional details about the investments secured during the overseas trip, including Korean Air agreeing to purchase $36.2 billion worth of Boeing aircraft from the U.S.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins elaborated on the commitments made by China in an X post published Thursday, including the purchase of at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year, as well as 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans in the next three years. 

In addition to committing to buying U.S. hardwood, Rollins noted that China has also agreed to "remove unwanted tariffs on most U.S. ag like soybeans, cotton, sorghum, corn, wheat, chicken, dairy, pork, beef, and fruits and vegetables."

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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