The world today, despite discussions on multipolarity, is largely divided between two main leaders — China and the US. These countries head their respective political blocks and influence global developments. The attention surrounding US-China leaders’ meetings resembles that of the Cold War era, when similar summits involved the US and the Soviet Union.
This time, key expectations centered on discussions about Taiwan and the Russia-Ukraine war. However, according to Trump, the Taiwan issue was not raised, and remarks about Ukraine focused generally on the need for peace while acknowledging ongoing conflict.
Trade and sanctions were also addressed. The US has already imposed sanctions on India for purchasing Russian oil, but no similar decisions have been announced regarding China, given Beijing’s strength. There is speculation about possible non-public US pressure on China to reduce its Russian oil imports, as an open demand could harm China’s image.
Trump mentioned the possibility of reducing tariffs by 10%, but experts await specifics and actual implementation. Notably, the increase in tariffs was part of the US strategy to reshape the WTO-based world order, as the current rules favor China.
In summary, experts point out that concrete information on the main issues — the Ukraine war, Taiwan, or the future of the WTO — was not provided at the meeting. Further developments will depend on the realization of announcements, especially regarding US tariff policies and China’s role in global affairs.
