Washington and Beijing edge toward a fragile breakthrough as trade negotiators prepare to present their agreement to Presidents Trump and Xi during crucial Asia talks
The details remain uncertain, but hopes rise that easing tariffs and export controls could mark the first step toward restoring trust and predictability in global trade
Trump’s 100% tariffs on chinese goods may be traded for beijing’s relaxation of rare earth export limits, signalling room for compromise amid global market unease
Other disputes—from technology exports to tiktok and fentanyl—show how economic rivalry has spilled into politics, shaping global supply chains and alliances
Unilateral actions by both nations have destabilised markets and hurt smaller economies like india, which find themselves collateral in a prolonged trade conflict
As trump and xi meet, the world awaits restraint and reason. a sustainable accord can ensure that future economic rivalries unfold within stable, predictable limits