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May 10, 2026
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Weekend Listen: Will the Xi-Trump Summit Be Over Before It Starts? | Big Take
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Executive Summary
The US-China relationship is at a critical juncture, with a high-stakes summit between Presidents Trump and Xi aimed at stabilizing ties amidst rising tensions over Iran, sanctions, and trade.
China is increasingly using its economic leverage, particularly its dominance in critical minerals, to counter US pressure, a tactic that has created significant economic vulnerability for the US (implicating 4% of GDP).
The US maintains a strategic advantage in advanced AI, which the Trump administration now views as a crucial tool for maintaining its lead over China, adding a new technological dimension to the rivalry.
Beijing is openly challenging the global reach of US sanctions by ordering its companies to ignore them, testing US resolve and potentially signaling a broader shift in the global financial and political order.
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