U.S. and China discuss cutting some tariffs as leaders prepare to meet

Primary Article:

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/09/16/economy/us-china-tariffs-leaders-meet/

Supporting Articles:

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/09/14/2003864230

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-us-high-level-interactions-trump-xi-meeting-6392531

1. How might the reduction of tariffs between China and the U.S. impact great power competition?

2. How will proposed increased cooperation between China and the U.S. impact the ongoing AI race?

3. How might increased cooperation between these two superpowers relive inflationary pressures caused by the Iran war?

4. How are U.S. agriculture interests deeply tied to the outcome of this upcoming summit?

5. What will this summit mean for ongoing global conflicts (Ukraine, Iran, Palestine, etc.)?