Yuan appreciation looms over Trump-Xi trade talks
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Donald Trump, Xi Jinping
New York / Shanghai
Week of September 20, 2026
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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are meeting to discuss rising trade tensions. Western pressure for a stronger yuan is resurfacing as a key demand. Concerns exist that rapid yuan appreciation could harm China's factory margins and worsen unemployment.
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