US-China Trade Talks: Symbolic Moves Amid Stagnant Progress

In today's episode, we explore the latest developments in US-China trade negotiations. President Trump hints at tariff reductions, while President Xi focuses on technological self-reliance. Despite these gestures, expectations for a breakthrough remain low. Join us as we analyze the implications of these talks and their potential impact on global markets. Sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/10/us-china-trade-talks-00340127 https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/10/us-china-trade-talks-00340127 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-china-tariff-talks-begin-in-geneva-as-the-world-looks-for-signs-of-hope https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/india-pakistan-cease-fire-experts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAS3B3Mwy7g https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/india-pakistan-cease-fire-experts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAS3B3Mwy7g https://www.bu.edu/gdp/2025/05/05/five-topics-to-watch-at-the-fourth-china-celac-forum/ https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/colombias-petro-pivots-to-beijing-with-intent-to-join-belt-and-road/ https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/caribbean-proxies-of-communist-china-have-a-decision-to-make/ https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-05/09/content_013_681d2781ed50ccabe1511c0e.htm https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3404709/caribbean-proxies-communist-china-have-decision-to-make/ https://www.bu.edu/gdp/2025/05/05/five-topics-to-watch-at-the-fourth-china-celac-forum/ https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/colombias-petro-pivots-to-beijing-with-intent-to-join-belt-and-road/ https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/caribbean-proxies-of-communist-china-have-a-decision-to-make/ https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-05/09/content_013_681d2781ed50ccabe1511c0e.htm https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3404709/caribbean-proxies-communist-china-have-decision-to-make/ https://www.bu.edu/gdp/2025/05/05/five-topics-to-watch-at-the-fourth-china-celac-forum/