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Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation
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Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation

NPR News · May 12, 2026, 11:27 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, a new inflation report is expected to show the war in Iran's impact on the U.S.

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