The White House summit ended with an extension of the US‑China trade truce, a rare win amid months of standoff over tariffs and technology.
Despite the trade outcome, the Taiwan issue stayed on the sidelines, with Beijing pressing Washington to halt new arms sales.
Trump told reporters that Xi 'understands' his perspective, hinting at a softer tone on the cross‑strait dispute.
Taiwan deputy foreign minister Chen Ming‑chi reassured that U.S. defensive support remains intact, citing ongoing communication.
The $14 billion arms package, stalled since the Beijing meeting, now faces a decision at the forthcoming Washington talks, with analysts watching for policy shifts.