Trump and Xi summit may just be a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland with a rare personal reception, followed by a state banquet and military flyover. Experts warn to temper expectations, as the summit is more about re-establishing trust than announcing significant deals. US-China relations have been strained since Trump’s first term, with tariffs imposed by both sides, including a peak threat of 200% tariffs last year, and ongoing trade tensions despite some de-escalation after a meeting in Busan in late October.