Trump-Xi summit to show that everything now is leverage
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- Trump traveled to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, bringing a negotiating brief that includes tariffs, sanctions, Taiwan, Iran, semiconductors, Boeing orders, soybean exports, and rare‑earth minerals.
- Washington sanctioned several Chinese satellite firms for allegedly providing Iran with imagery and logistical support linked to Middle‑East military operations.
- White House is discussing expanded Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft, U.S. agricultural exports, and trade‑management mechanisms for non‑sensitive sectors.
- US‑China goods trade topped roughly $575 billion last year despite years of tariffs.
- China's property sector remains under severe strain after the collapse of developers Evergrande and Country Garden, while foreign direct investment fell sharply.
Why it matters: China's property sector and foreign investment are under strain as US sanctions target Chinese satellite firms, while the US aerospace and agriculture sectors are negotiating expanded Boeing orders and soybean exports within the $575 billion trade relationship.
