Trump Offers Bizarre Arms Deal to Xi Jinping Amid US-China Tensions

US President Donald Trump has made an unusual offer to China's leader Xi Jinping. During a recent state visit, Trump asked Xi if he would like to buy American weapons. The request is remarkable given that China is considered the US' greatest military and economic rival.

The conversation was revealed by David Perdue, the former US Ambassador to China, during a TV interview on Fox News Sunday. Perdue stated that Trump had made the comment while discussing the state visit with Xi last week.

Nvidia has been accused of playing a role in the illegal movement of advanced AI chips into China through Latin America. The company has denied any involvement, but critics argue that the process of trans-shipment is not about simply moving goods from one place to another, as it often involves complex routes and multiple countries.

The US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) has been accused of prioritizing migrant 'border protection' over customs enforcement. This has raised concerns about the potential for corrupt crypto markets and money laundering.