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Trump-Xi Summit Hopes Dimmed by Trade Tensions

7/26/2025

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The White House is hopeful for a summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, yet analysts warn that Xi demands tangible results first. With trade tensions and unresolved tariffs looming, the path to a meeting remains fraught. A potential summit by year-end hinges on U.S.-China trade agreements and the state of European relations.

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The White House is hopeful for a summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, yet analysts warn that Xi demands tangible results first. With trade tensions and unresolved tariffs looming, the path to a meeting remains fraught. A potential summit by year-end hinges on U.S.-China trade agreements and the state of European relations.