Behind tariffs and tech curbs, US and China are learning to coexist as rivals
Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a summit amid ongoing trade and technology disputes. Two cycles of US-initiated actions and Chinese countermeasures have defined the contours of their economic competition. Both nations now aim to reduce reliance on each other while keeping the relationship stable. This dynamic could lead to parallel self-sufficiency and accelerated domestic innovation.
