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What to expect from Trump's trip to China as he says Iran ceasefire is on "life support"

President Trump heads to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, one day after saying the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support." CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

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What to expect from Trump's trip to China as he says Iran ceasefire is on "life support"President Trump heads to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, one day after saying the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support." CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
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