US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing did not yield any significant breakthroughs, but it showed a return of Washington and Beijing to a more familiar format of rivalry after the acute phase of the trade war. This was reported by Reuters.
The talks between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping showed that key disagreements between the countries remain — from Beijing’s trade policy to the buildup of Chinese military influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
At the same time, according to analysts, China has found itself in a more advantageous position. Scott Kennedy, a China expert at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Beijing has benefited from the Trump administration’s rejection of a tough trade approach that was set to begin in early 2025.
Analysts say that during last year’s trade war, Trump likely overestimated the ability of tariffs to force China to make unilateral concessions. Beijing has now achieved a more predictable situation and is promoting the concept of “constructive strategic stability” in relations with the United States.
The summit produced no tangible results on either trade or international affairs. China made no public commitment to help the United States resolve the war with Iran. The parties also failed to agree on the supply of advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. Trump announced a deal to supply China with 200 Boeing aircraft, although larger contracts were previously expected.
According to a Reuters source, Beijing is seeking an extension of the trade truce, which expires in five months, as well as guarantees about the possible cancellation of US tariffs. It is expected that the next round of negotiations could take place in the fall during Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
