The Globalist

Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks

May 13, 2026·58 min
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The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly seen as holding the stronger hand. As Beijing tightens its grip on geopolitical influence, what can Trump achieve on Taiwan, trade and Tehran?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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