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Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November 2023, and Donald Trump in the White House on April 10. When Xi and Trump eventually meet face to face, there is no doubt their meeting will significantly impact the future direction of the global economy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

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The U.S. trades places and now advocates for 1990s Chinese-style protectionism

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