Trump, Xi Tout ‘Friendship’ at Lavish Ceremony
Why now
Thesis: Symbolic thaw; watch for concrete trade concessions
Catalyst to watch: Follow-up tariff or export-control announcements
Main risk: Symbolism fades without policy substance
Why it matters
A warm Trump-Xi reception signals possible tariff de-escalation, but ceremony alone does not change policy.
Details
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former US Ambassador to China Gary Locke says President Trump's reception of Xi Jinping marks a "remarkable change" in protocol and elevates the Chinese leader's standing at home and abroad. He discusses
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- youtube · 2026-09-24 23:41 UTC