Is China’s Xi set to host a weakened Trump after US Supreme Court tariffs setback?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Frank Chen,Cao JiaxuanFebruary 21, 2026 at 01:03 PM

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A US Supreme Court ruling against Donald Trump's tariff policy may weaken his negotiating position during his upcoming visit to China from March 31 to April 2. The ruling, which occurred just as the White House confirmed Trump's trip, is considered a setback to his trade agenda ahead of the high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Some Chinese analysts believe the decision reduces Trump's trade leverage, though it doesn't guarantee China will gain a significant advantage. Despite the ruling, China may still need to make concessions to allow Trump to portray the summit as a success. This will be Trump's first visit to China since returning to power.

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