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Trump lands in Beijing with a weakened hand

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Adrian Monck
May 13, 2026
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Trump departed for Beijing on Tuesday for talks on trade, Taiwan, rare earths and Iran – armed with bargaining power on none. The war he started is now setting his inflation rate, his defence budget and his host’s agenda.

1 Taiwan’s $11 Billion Freeze

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