Where’s the beef? Trump’s underwhelming meeting with Xi

(Melanie Hart – Atlantic Council) While Trump sidestepped Xi’s biggest trap on Taiwan, the US president underperformed across his visit. Trump misstepped when he signaled to Beijing that Washington desperately needed its favor. In response, Chinese officials played hardball. While Trump walked away without major deals, he is arriving home with the lesson that a one-on-one approach won’t work with Xi. He must involve US allies and partners. – Where’s the beef? Trump’s underwhelming meeting with Xi. – Atlantic Council