ASPI's Cutler on Trump-Xi Summit, Trade Relations
THE SO WHAT
US–China trade extensions on a 2‑month clock keep planning horizons short for cross-border operators. Treat every renewal as a potential regime change moment for supply chains, data residency, and JV structures.
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