Event Brief
Trump aides see China cheating on trade, avoid retaliation
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Trump aides believe China is cheating on trade but are reluctant to pursue retaliation ahead of Xi’s September visit.
WHO: Trump’s aides
WHAT: Trump’s aides assess that China is cheating on trade but avoid registering objections that could endanger plans for Xi’s September state visit.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They are disinclined to register objections that could endanger plans to host Xi for a lavish state visit in September.
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