https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fragile-trump-xi-truce-could-break-before-the-u-s-china-d-c-summitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fragile-trump-xi-truce-could-break-before-the-u-s-china-d-c-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fragile-trump-xi-truce-could-break-before-the-u-s-china-d-c-summit#u70394Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:27:29 +0000Washington and Beijing are negotiating tariff reductions on American agricultural and energy products to strengthen their trade truce before next week's summit. These discussions suggest a move toward concrete economic concessions to stabilize relations. While the diplomatic environment remains delicate, the focus has shifted toward specific trade relief to prevent the truce from collapsing before the leaders meet in Washington D.C.Why it mattersThe two superpowers are attempting to bridge diplomatic gaps to avoid a return to open trade conflict. Regional stakeholders and academic institu https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fragile-trump-xi-truce-could-break-before-the-u-s-china-d-c-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fragile-trump-xi-truce-could-break-before-the-u-s-china-d-c-summit#u64939Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:35:19 +0000The fragile diplomatic truce between Washington and Beijing faces mounting strain ahead of an upcoming U.S.-China summit in Washington D.C. Observers question whether Beijing will take the bait as relations remain delicate despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap. Analysts note that the current détente is not a lasting peace, leaving regional stakeholders like Asean looking to leverage the situation. Meanwhile, academic exchanges are mobilizing, including a South China Morning Post columnist starting a year-long Harvard appointment dedicated to dialogue between the two superpowers.Why it matt