US proposing 6-month extension on China trade deal ahead of Xi's visit

Key points:
- Officials discussing AI dialogue framework
- Focus on expanding trade in energy + consumer goods (non-sensitive items)
- China wants longer extension than 6 months
- Markets just hit new session highs on the news

This matters because it signals both sides want to keep tensions from escalating before the meeting. Extension buys time, reduces tariff uncertainty, and keeps supply chains stable.

Watch how this plays out over next few weeks. Any deal extension = less volatility risk for multinationals with China exposure.