The Economist.
For nearly a decade, America and China have been locked in an on-again, off-again trade war.
A year ago, full-blown rupture seemed inevitable, as they jacked up tariffs on each other to more than 100%.
Those tariffs were lowered, and an uneasy truce of sorts was agreed.
But mistrust between the two countries runs deep.
What can be achieved when their leaders meet next week?
I’m John Prideaux, and this is Checks and Balance from The Economist.
Each week, we take one big theme shaping American politics and explore it in depth.
Today, what does America want from China?
And what can it actually get?
The coming six months of diplomacy could shape ties between America and China for years to come.
What will the consequences be for three important points of contention between the two superpowers?
AI security, Taiwan and trade.
Joining me this week to discuss the US-China relationship are James Bennet from his usual perch in New York.
And, drumroll, we have Jeremy Page from The Economist’s Drum Tower podcast,
who has left Taiwan and is taking refuge in the DC office.
Jeremy, welcome to Checks and Balance.
Thank you very much.
Very good of you to have me.
with these friendly high-level exchanges between the US and China bureaus.