Trump's negotiation tactics falter as China gains diplomatic upper hand

As the summit between Trump and Xi draws near, China approaches negotiations with a revised diplomatic stance, while signs indicate that Trump's 'art of the deal' strategy is faltering. His approval ratings have sharply declined, reaching unprecedented lows due to economic turmoil and confrontational language. On the global stage, ongoing tensions with Iran have severely impacted the US's international reputation. Washington is insisting that China commit to significant purchases of US poultry, beef, non-soybean crops, and 25 million metric tonnes of soybeans each year for three years. Additionally, there are demands for substantial imports of Boeing aircraft, including up to 500 737 Max jets and numerous widebody models. In April, the Trump administration warned of 50% tariffs if Beijing supplies advanced weaponry to Iran, supported by the Pentagon's national security blacklist affecting many Chinese tech companies.