We're going to have a very successful meeting, I have no doubt.

But he's a very tough negotiator.

That's not good.

We know each other well.

Mr. President, do you plan to sign a trade deal today?

Could be.

We'll have a great understanding.

We have a great relationship. We've always had a great understanding.

We have a great relationship.

We've always had a great relationship.

As President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meeting earlier this morning in South Korea,

the question is what deals did they agree to after months of escalating trade tensions?

Meanwhile, back here in Washington, there are some signs of progress between lawmakers as we enter day 30 of the government shutdown. The question is, can Congress hammer out

a deal in time to provide critical funding for millions of Americans, as well as paychecks for federal

employees? It's only going to start hurting more this weekend. Plus, we'll bring you the latest on

Hurricane Melissa, which has weakened on its path across the Caribbean. The question is, what more are we learning about the areas already

hit by this historic storm? It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that really needs to find a Halloween costume.

In case that's a helpful reminder to you, too.

I'm Allie Vitale on this Thursday, October 30th.

We'll start with the news overseas because President Trump is on his way back now to Washington this morning after wrapping up his highly anticipated meeting with

Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the president says the two sides

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