Xi Meets Biden as Trump’s $800B China Tariff Threat Looms
In a pivotal meeting that bridges two American presidencies, Chinese President Xi Jinping and outgoing US President Joe Biden met face-to-face in Peru, painting a picture of what's next for the world's most important relationship. Their conversation, held during the APEC summit, marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in US-China relations. Think of it like a changing of the guard: Biden's steady, predictable approach is making way for Trump's bold, deal-maker style. The contrast couldn't be clearer. While Biden spent four years carefully managing differences - picture a diplomatic dance - Trump is promising to shake things up with aggressive moves like 60% tariffs on Chinese goods. Let's break this down into what matters for you: First, the meeting's tone: Picture two leaders acknowledging they've had their rough patches (remember the spy balloon incident?) but […]