Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:45:50 UTC.

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