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The Economist

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping: both weaker than they think

· Unknown · Original Source

Title: Both Trump and Xi Are Underestimating Their Own Vulnerabilities

Original: As America and China clash over trade, cracks emerge in each side’s position

Rewrite: Title: The Illusion of Strength: Why Trump and Xi Are Overestimating Their Leverage

As Washington and Beijing engage in a high-stakes trade dispute, underlying weaknesses are becoming increasingly apparent on both sides of the conflict.

Source: The Economist Generated at: 2025-10-15 20:16:23 UTC

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