Trump and Xi expected to meet in Washington amid low expectations

President Donald Trump is expected to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House in September, with both sides entering the talks cautiously. Analysts say the meeting may focus more on managing tensions than producing major breakthroughs. The summit comes as U.S. policy toward Iran adds new pressure to the relationship. Washington has outlined secondary sanctions aimed at Iran’s business partners, a step that could affect China, Iran’s largest trading partner, even as officials weigh the risk of escalating broader tensions with Beijing. The article says the two governments are still trying to preserve a fragile trade truce while avoiding moves that could derail it. Possible outcomes from the visit could include plans for more leaderlevel meetings, but experts do not expect major progress on unresolved issues such as trade, Iran, Taiwan, or wider strategic rivalry.