FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. Damir Sagolj: "It's one of those "how to make a better or at least different shot when two presidents shake hands several times a day, several days in row". If I'm not mistaken in calculation, presidents Xi Jinping of China and Donald Trump of the U.S. shook their hands at least six times in events I covered during Trump's recent visit to China. I would imagine there were some more handshakes I haven't seen but other photographers did. And they all look similar - two big men, smiling and heartily greeting each other until everyone gets their shot. But then there is always something that can make it special - in this case the background made of U.S. and Chinese flags. They shook hands twice in front of it, and the first time it didn't work for me. The second time I positioned myself lower and centrally, and used the longest lens I have to capture only hands reaching for a handshake." REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo SEARCH "POY TRUMP" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2017 PACKAGES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo
Video Ad Feedback
Potential US-China trade deal could delay export curbs on rare earths

US trade negotiations reached the framework of a deal with China, easing tensions before Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping expected this week. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout breaks down the key components of the potential trade deal.

1:49 • Source: CNN
Politics of the Day 19 videos
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. Damir Sagolj: "It's one of those "how to make a better or at least different shot when two presidents shake hands several times a day, several days in row". If I'm not mistaken in calculation, presidents Xi Jinping of China and Donald Trump of the U.S. shook their hands at least six times in events I covered during Trump's recent visit to China. I would imagine there were some more handshakes I haven't seen but other photographers did. And they all look similar - two big men, smiling and heartily greeting each other until everyone gets their shot. But then there is always something that can make it special - in this case the background made of U.S. and Chinese flags. They shook hands twice in front of it, and the first time it didn't work for me. The second time I positioned myself lower and centrally, and used the longest lens I have to capture only hands reaching for a handshake." REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo SEARCH "POY TRUMP" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2017 PACKAGES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo
Video Ad Feedback
Potential US-China trade deal could delay export curbs on rare earths
1:49
Now playing
• Source: CNN
114779_Trump MRI.00_03_27_00.Still002.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Trump reveals he got an MRI during recent exam
2:43
Now playing
• Source: CNN
china.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Video: What's next for Trump-Xi trade talks
1:11
Now playing
• Source: CNN
114770_PazminoMamdaniInterview_digvid_thumb 2.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Mamdani says he will take Trump administration to court if necessary as NYC mayor
1:36
Now playing
• Source: CNN
trump dances 16x9.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Trump dances on red carpet as he arrives in Malaysia
0:34
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Sequence 24.00_01_16_25.Still004.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
'Donald Trump needs money': Comedians joke about the president's demand
1:35
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Kaitlin Collins BTS October 24 Still 1.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Government shutdown continues, Trump demolishes the East Wing and decides how much to pay himself in damages
3:05
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Melania Staffer.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
First Lady Melania Trump's former Chief of Staff on WH East Wing demolition: 'I'm sure the images are shocking to her'
4:25
Now playing
• Source: CNN
crenshaw.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Trump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war
6:56
Now playing
• Source: CNN
nba wide.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Video: Officials use puns to mock NBA gambling scheme
0:34
Now playing
• Source: CNN
TOPSHOT - Heavy machinery tears down a section of the East Wing of the White House as construction begins on President Donald Trump's planned ballroom, in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2025. US President Donald Trump held a glitzy dinner October 15, 2025 to thank billionaires and top companies for donating to the new $250 million ballroom he is building at the White House. The guests included representatives from tech firms like Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft and Palantir and defense giant Lockheed Martin, according to US media citing a White House guest list. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Video Ad Feedback
White House demolition stands out from past renovations
1:59
Now playing
• Source: CNN
platner wide.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Senate candidate under scrutiny for Nazi symbol tattoo he's now covered up
1:36
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Spectrum News NY1
Video Ad Feedback
Mamdani, Cuomo clash in NYC mayoral debate
1:07
Now playing
• Source:
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Video Ad Feedback
Outrage over demolition of White House East Wing
2:30
Now playing
• Source: CNN
trump iso.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Trump says he's canceled anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin
0:16
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Lindsey Halligan followed by Jim Trusty, part of former U.S. President Donald Trumps legal team, leave the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 1, 2022. - An increasingly high-stakes standoff between Donald Trump and federal investigators lands in court, after days of headline-grabbing revelations surrounding highly classified documents seized by the FBI from the former president's Florida home. Trump's lawyers are asking that an outside party -- a "special master" -- be named to reassess the government's screening of sensitive documents to determine if any were "highly personal information" that should be returned or protected by claims of privilege. (Photo by Marco BELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty Images)
Video Ad Feedback
Reporter publishes 'unsolicited' texts from Trump's handpicked prosecutor
8:36
Now playing
• Source: CNN
web thumb.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Newsom and Vance spar over live-fire demonstration near California freeway
1:07
Now playing
• Source: CNN
George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, departs after the sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, on April 25, 2025.
Video Ad Feedback
Trump posts about commuting sentence of former Rep. George Santos
1:03
Now playing
• Source: CNN
thumb.jpg
Video Ad Feedback
Video: Trump says he thinks he can convince Putin to end the war in Ukraine
0:24
Now playing
• Source: CNN