Author: Alex Leary

The summit was heavy on ceremony and light on outcomes, concealing major disagreements between the two nations on trade, technology and Beijing’s support for Iran.

The two sides have spent weeks discussing the trappings of the Chinese leader’s Washington visit, while leaving the biggest sources of tension largely untouched.

After military and diplomatic efforts, President Trump is pinning his hopes on economic warfare.

With military attacks and diplomacy not working, the Trump administration is reupping an old strategy with the hope of getting a new result.