WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Construction of the White House ballroom is seen during an arrival ceremony for President of China Xi Jinping and first lady of China Peng Liyuan at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting President Xi for a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering "strategic stability" between their countries. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)