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Trump and Xi Signal Truce Amid Ongoing Tensions

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi met, signaling a shift from anger to bargaining and renewed dialogue.
The sides suspended tariffs and export controls, signaling a fragile truce in the U.S.-China relationship.
However, tensions remain over technology competition and the Taiwan issue, risking a backslide into conflict without sustained management.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi met, signaling a shift from anger to bargaining and renewed dialogue.
The sides suspended tariffs and export controls, signaling a fragile truce in the U.S.-China relationship.
However, tensions remain over technology competition and the Taiwan issue, risking a backslide into conflict without sustained management.