A high-stakes diplomatic meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders looms as tensions escalate, following a sharp trade conflict with Canada that has strained relations. The approach to negotiations with China—viewed by many lawmakers as a strategic adversary—stands in stark contrast to the confrontational stance taken against a key North American ally. Analysts will watch closely whether the summit signals a shift in strategy or deepens divisions amid broader economic and geopolitical pressures. The outcome could reshape trade dynamics and diplomatic alliances on multiple fronts.
President Trump heads into his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week on the heels of waging a bruising trade war with Canada that has badly damaged relations with that country. It's a stark contrast from how he’s handled trade talks with China, a rival nation that many in Congress see as an enemy...
