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Recent US trade, tech and visa restrictions targeting China aim to gain leverage ahead of September’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Chinese analysts warn the aggressive pressure risks souring the high-stakes meeting.
The assessment came as the two powers seek to establish a new framework of “constructive strategic stability” in line with the two presidents’ agreement following their last summit in Beijing in May.
Speaking at an event at the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, Trump said plans were still on track for Xi’s visit to the White House on September 24, with AI expected to figure prominently during their talks.
Yet, underlying friction continues to build, driven by America’s fresh tech curbs and tariffs on major trading partners, including China.
Washington has tightened exemptions on defence contractors procuring critical minerals from foreign adversaries.
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