TRUMP IS HEADING TO BEIJING IN A FAR WEAKER POSITION THAN HIS LAST MEETING WITH PRESIDENT XI SIX MONTHS AGO, AS CHINA ABSORBS THE IRAN WAR FALLOUT WITH RELATIVE STABILITY WHILE THE U.S. FACES MOUNTING PRESSURE.…

Former President Trump is set to meet with President Xi in Beijing, entering negotiations from a position of diminished strength compared to their last meeting six months ago. This shift is attributed to the U.S. grappling with the geopolitical fallout from the Iran conflict, which has heightened domestic pressures and affected risk appetite among investors. In contrast, China has managed to absorb the repercussions of the Iran situation with relative stability, impacting capital flows and trade dynamics. Markets most exposed include commodities linked to Iranian oil and sectors sensitive to U.S.-China relations, such as technology and agriculture. Traders will be particularly attentive to any announcements or agreements made during the meeting that could influence tariffs or trade policies.

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