Trump's pursuit of meeting with Chinese leader reveals the complex web of US-China relations
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – Trump aims to negotiate a trade deal with Xi Jinping despite concerns about concessions affecting U.S. export controls and Taiwan policy, experts warn of risks in talks.
- On Tuesday, White House spokesman Kush Desai said the Trump administration has not wavered in safeguarding security and continues talks with China despite no firm plan for Trump to meet Xi Jinping.
- Amid a hawkish turn in his party, President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington by easing export controls and blocking the Taiwanese president’s U.S. travel to secure a meeting with Xi.
- Citing national security, the White House announced it would restrict sales of Nvidia’s H20 computer chips to China, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the interagency process ensures “nothing that’s being exchanged for anything.”
- Rep. Gregory Meeks said, `President Trump is giving away the farm to Xi just so he can save face and reach a nonsensical trade deal with Beijing that will hurt American families economically.`
- It’s widely believed the leaders must meet in fall to finalize a trade deal, and Craig Singleton warned Trump may ease controls to preserve summit prospects.
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Trump's pursuit of meeting with Chinese leader reveals the complex web of US-China relations
President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington with his approach to China. Concerns are growing that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S. interests in his quest to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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China, the adversary. China, the friend? These days, maybe a bit of both. From easing export controls to reportedly blocking the Taiwanese leader’s plans to travel through the United States, President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S. interests in his quest to meet, and reach […] The post Trump’s pursuit of meeting with Xi reveals the complex web of US-China relations appeared fir…
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