Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

But aggressive pressure, driven by fresh tech curbs and tariffs, risks souring the high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, analysts say

The assessment came as the two powers seek to establish a new framework of “constructive strategic stability” in line with the two presidents’ agreement following their last summit in Beijing in May.

Yet, underlying friction continues to build, driven by America’s fresh tech curbs and tariffs on major trading partners, including China.

Washington has tightened exemptions on defence contractors procuring critical minerals from foreign adversaries.