The article discusses the upcoming negotiations between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, highlighting a disparity in strength and focus. The U.S. has displayed uncertainty in its trade policy, particularly during Trump's presidency, while China has maintained its position and made strategic advances. Trump's expectations for quick negotiations have faltered as China retaliated with tariffs, showing resilience. The prolonged standoff has escalated Trump's urgency for a deal, painting the U.S. as increasingly in need of resolution amidst a chaotic policy backdrop.
U.S. policy has appeared to vacillate, its strategy and goals uncertain, while Chinese leader Xi Jinping has held fast, presented an image of strength, and kept his larger geopolitical goals in focus.
The longer this standoff has persisted, the more Trump has signaled that he's the one who badly needs a trade deal.
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