Geoff Raby Previews Trump-Xi Summit in DC
THE SO WHAT
A Trump–Xi summit with AI and trade on the agenda underscores that model access, chip flows, and standards are now core diplomatic issues. Multinationals should scenario-plan around policy swings that could tighten or loosen cross-border AI collaboration and adjust data residency and supplier choices accordingly.
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