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Geopolitics•October 1, 2026

The Trump-Xi Detente Has a Taiwan Problem

The U.S.-China relationship is on more stable footing after last week’s summit between their leaders. They agreed to reduce tariffs on roughly $30 billion

The Trump-Xi Detente Has a Taiwan Problem

The U.S.-China relationship is on more stable footing after last week’s summit between their leaders. They agreed to reduce tariffs on roughly $30 billion of imports, with most of the covered products returning to most-favored-nation rates, and extended the existing trade truce until January 2027. The meeting also produced a framework for cooperation on financial […]

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