With U.S.-China relations entering a critical stretch, attention is turning to a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, expected from March 31 to April 2, according to the White House.
The talks come as Beijing prepares for its annual parliamentary session, where growth targets and stimulus plans will be unveiled amid renewed tariff uncertainty. Analysts say tariff reductions and clearer trade rules could help stabilize ties, though time is short for negotiations.
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The leverage dynamic has shifted. The U.S. share of China’s exports has dropped to under 10%, weakening Washington’s tariff pressure. China continues to push for lower and more predictable U.S. tariffs.
Economists warn both economies remain closely linked, especially through artificial intelligence investment and exports. A slowdown could force Beijing to expand domestic stimulus.
Markets reacted cautiously, with Chinese and Hong Kong stocks edging higher as investors weighed trade and tech risks.
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