Trump-Xi Summit: Symbolic Show, No Breakthrough on Tariffs or Taiwan

The Trump-Xi meeting in the US was heavy on ceremony but light on substance, with only 90 minutes of talks covering tariffs, AI, Taiwan, and Middle East/Ukraine wars. No concrete agreements emerged, yet both sides expressed satisfaction, suggesting a managed standoff rather than de-escalation. The lack of progress on tariffs and Taiwan signals continued friction in US-China relations.