At this tense moment it is important to realize that the hardliners on both sides of any geopolitical rivalry are de facto allies. They need each other in their struggles against their domestic pro-diplomacy, antiwar opposition. So when the hardliners ascend on one side, their counterparts on the other side also ascend. If they could, they’d grab a beer together after work.
Trump and Xi Are Meeting Today: What Does this Mean for U.S.-China Trade?
As the leaves turn in Washington and the chill of autumn settles over global markets, the United States and China have once again danced to the familiar tune of trade negotiations. On October 26, 2025, following two days of closed-door talks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...
