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May 12, 2026
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Trump Faces Emboldened Xi in China | Balance of Power
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President Trump is traveling to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with President Xi, with key topics including the Iran conflict, trade policy, and a stalled arms sale to Taiwan.
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a major geopolitical flashpoint, driving global inflationary pressures and creating a point of leverage for the U.S.
to pressure China, a major buyer of Iranian oil.
The U.S.-China relationship has fundamentally shifted to one of 'strategic competition,' with the White House setting low expectations for the summit, focusing on managing the relationship rather than achieving major breakthroughs.
Domestic issues are also prominent, including high gas prices, the confirmation of a new Federal Reserve chair, a politically charged resignation at the FDA, and contentious congressional redistricting ahead of midterm elections.
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