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Washington PostWednesday, 13 May 2026
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In pivot, Trump now more conciliatory with China
He and Xi adopted an uneasy détente after last year’s bruising trade war
The paper frames the president's shifting diplomatic stance as a pragmatic adjustment following previous economic friction, focusing on the change in rhetoric rather than declaring a definitive policy resolution.
Following a period of aggressive trade tariffs that impacted both American and Chinese markets, the US administration appears to be softening its public stance ahead of a key summit in Beijing.
“uneasy détente”
“Analytical and institutionally sceptical”
FDA head resigns amid turmoil
Leadership team is likely to undergo a broader overhaul in coming days
Highlights internal administration instability by focusing on a high-profile agency departure and expected broader overhauls.
Conflict drives jump in prices
3.8% INFLATION PACE HIGHEST SINCE 2023
Connects ongoing geopolitical conflicts directly to domestic economic indicators, specifically inflation and a decline in real wages.
Shipping firm is charged in collapse of Key Bridge
Prosecutors say company did not maintain proper systems on vessel
Focuses on legal accountability and alleged corporate negligence following a major infrastructure disaster.
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