Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks
Monocle 24: The Globalist | 13.05.2026 14:22
The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly seen as holding the stronger hand. As Beijing tightens its grip on geopolitical influence, what can Trump achieve on Taiwan, trade and Tehran?
