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00:02President Trump's week of high-profile diplomacy did little to dispel concerns among analysts
00:07that his foreign policy agenda has stalled amid mounting challenges at home and abroad,
00:13according to Reuters. Trump addressed the UN General Assembly and hosted Chinese leader
00:18Xi Jinping at the White House, where the two countries agreed to extend their trade truce
00:23by two months. Trump also threatened Iran with further military action as the seven-month war
00:29continues to disrupt energy supplies. Several world leaders pushed back against his approach
00:34to international affairs, while efforts to secure a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
00:38have gained little traction. Xi urged Trump behind closed doors to oppose Taiwan independence,
00:45which remains the most contentious issue between the U.S. and China. Trump has taken a less
00:50confrontational approach toward China, as Beijing has shown its ability to restrict exports of key
00:55rare earth minerals. The diplomatic challenges come ahead of November's midterm elections,
01:00when Republican control of Congress is at risk. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
