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Trump asked China's Xi if he wanted to buy US arms, State Department clarifies law
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- Sep 28, 2026, 7:55 PM UTC
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United States Department of State
Executive department of the U.S. federal government
The United States Department of State (DOS), or simply the State Department, is an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the country's foreign policy and relations. Equivalent to the ministry of foreign affairs of other countries, its primary duties are advising the U.S. president on international relations, administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, protecting citizens abroad and representing the U.S. at the United Nations.
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