Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes
From firm handshakes and arm touches to bows and laughs, an expert decodes the gestures as the two leaders meet in Washington
While the outcomes of the pair’s discussions are being closely watched, so are the exchanges between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies. A body language expert who reviewed the interactions said Trump’s gestures appeared to assert dominance, while Xi remained formal but comfortable.
“You know, the president doesn’t always come to the tarmac to do that. To me, again, that’s symbolic,” Wood said, noting that Xi looked very comfortable at the end of the airport greeting.
