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How the Mideast War is Affecting the Trump-Xi Meeting

Bloomberg Markets
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Myron Brilliant, former Executive Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, says the Middle East conflict is adding uncertainty to the planned Trump-Xi meeting. Chinese officials are reportedly...

Myron Brilliant, former Executive Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, says the Middle East conflict is adding uncertainty to the planned Trump-Xi meeting. Chinese officials are reportedly frustrated by the lack of progress and clear direction for the summit, and they remain concerned about President Trump’s unpredictability. However, Brilliant still expects the summit to happen. (Source: Bloomberg)

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