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U.S.-China Tensions Rise Ahead of May Summit

4/1/2026

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  • Mid-May 2025 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping heightens U.S.-China tensions.
  • China launches retaliatory probes in response to recent U.S. trade practices ahead of the talks.
  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says cabinet visits to Beijing may not occur before the summit.
  • This contradicts earlier White House statements.
  • Both nations aim to manage differences while maintaining diplomatic channels.